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Apparently we are signing Fabio Viera from Porto for 40 million.
Interesting signing, don't know much about him other than the normal "highly rated youngster etc etc"
I hope we still look to add Tielemans to the team too, our midfield is a massive weakness.
I hope we still look to add Tielemans to the team too, our midfield is a massive weakness.
I have him in FM, he is a solid player technically.
Always a fan of an out of the blue transfer, that’s great. Am not going to pretend I know anything meaningful about him aside from the stats I’ve read. Fits the age profile nicely.
Get those signings in and done early as much as possible, this has been a welcome change.
Need to be prepared for the start of the season. Not the end of the transfer window. They’re two completely different things.
Get those signings in and done early as much as possible, this has been a welcome change.
Need to be prepared for the start of the season. Not the end of the transfer window. They’re two completely different things.
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Don't know anything about him. But based on his highlights he's got quick feet, is a neat dribbler and can pick out a through-ball.
Wonder where he will play for us? I'm envisioning a Pep style (quelle surprise) interchangeable front three/four with Jesus, Saka, ESR, Martinelli and Vieira in particular moving around. Odegaard too, but maybe less so.
Wonder where he will play for us? I'm envisioning a Pep style (quelle surprise) interchangeable front three/four with Jesus, Saka, ESR, Martinelli and Vieira in particular moving around. Odegaard too, but maybe less so.
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We have to bring in Tielemans and Jesus now.
Hopefully we can sign a backup FB too. That Hickey kid sounds talented and can seemingly cover both LB and RB. We just need anyone so we don't have up see Tavares or Soares again.
"Last season he made 39 appearances, scoring 7 goals and making 16 assists.
While he’s yet to be capped by Portugal at senior level, Vieira has played 20 times for his country’s under-21s and was voted the best player of the finals at the 2021 UEFA European Championships in Hungary and Slovenia."
Promising.
While he’s yet to be capped by Portugal at senior level, Vieira has played 20 times for his country’s under-21s and was voted the best player of the finals at the 2021 UEFA European Championships in Hungary and Slovenia."
Promising.
This signing is exciting me
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Fabio Vieira – out of the blue excitement | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
During the summer, people’s interest in the transfer window varies. Some people go all in, they want every rumour, every juicy piece of gossip regardless of the reliability of the source, and it fuels them throughout the off-season. Others prefer to pay no attention to any of it, waiting until...
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This signing is exciting me
Fabio Vieira – out of the blue excitement | Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog
During the summer, people’s interest in the transfer window varies. Some people go all in, they want every rumour, every juicy piece of gossip regardless of the reliability of the source, and it fuels them throughout the off-season. Others prefer to pay no attention to any of it, waiting until...
Yep, it's a real solid one and don't you just love surprise signings?
This is the sort of player we should have been bringing in for years, almost guaranteed to leave one day for profit.
The only drawback I can spot from that clip above is he seems very left footed.
Here is the article;
Arsenal’s purchase of Fabio Vieira is a significant pointer to the business they intend for this summer, because a player of his profile and positioning was not necessarily a priority. This suggests, unless they completely changed their thinking (which is not typical of manager Mikel Arteta), the Portuguese youngster was simply too good a prospect to pass up.
Signing him does not necessarily mean Arsenal will stop chasing other targets, or that Vieira’s arrival replaces others in their sights, such as Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus or Lisandro Martinez. Rather, they are keen to press on. The plan, ideally, is to recruit them all.
Vieira’s transfer happened very quickly. There were other names on the list, but ultimately the degree to which Arteta wanted this particular player dramatically accelerated the deal, running for five years and worth up to £35 million. Although Vieira has played multiple positions in his career and can also operate as a second striker or wide player, the 22-year-old is regarded by Arsenal primarily as an option as a No 10 or No 8. Arsenal are expecting him to need some time to adapt after moving from Portuguese football but there is considerable excitement within the camp that he can develop into an exceptional player.
That is something which remains key in their strategy — identifying the promise of high-calibre talent while they are still affordable. The 19-year-old Brazilian winger Marquinhos, a recent arrival from Sao Paulo, is another indicator of that, and his integration is with the future in mind.
With so much focus on creative players, it is not forgotten that Arsenal still have some thinking to do defensively. USA international goalkeeper Matt Turner will soon meet up with his new team-mates following his move from New England Revolution of MLS and French centre-back William Saliba is set to restart his career at London Colney after his post-Nations League holiday.
Arsenal would like Martinez to join the defensive block — Ajax’s left-sided centre-back would add more depth in the position Gabriel made his own last season. Sources indicate Arsenal have had an offer — in the region of €30 million — rejected already. The 24-year-old, who is said to be keen on joining Arteta’s side, would also provide cover at left-back for Kieran Tierney, similar to how Takehiro Tomiyasu is also able to play both positions on the right side of defence.
A deal would increase the likelihood of a loan for Nuno Tavares, though the player is happy in London after getting a sometimes testing debut season under his belt and is keen to stay.
Arsenal are also now looking to close a deal for Jesus as swiftly as possible. Manchester City are seeking £50 million and don’t need the money, but there is hope an arrangement can be reached between the clubs, with the Brazilian forward ready to join and personal terms not thought to be a problem. Youri Tielemans is another name high on Arsenal’s list but that is a more nuanced situation. It is likely to depend on other movement in central midfield. Granit Xhaka remains an enigmatic presence, but if there was a deal to be done for him, it would open the door wider for Tielemans, with a fee of around £25 million needed to do business with Leicester.
Tielemans was very close to happening late last season when Arsenal looked like they could return to Champions League football, but the move became less certain with their fifth-place finish only providing Europa League football in 2022-23. The Belgian is not against staying at Leicester for the final year of his contract, hoping to impress at the World Cup halfway through it, and then having his pick of clubs on a free transfer next summer.
Arsenal clearly need to generate some funds from outgoings, and will welcome the money that could be raised from selling a cluster of first-team players who have some value but are unlikely to get any playing time under Arteta — the likes of Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno and Nicolas Pepe.
A deal for Leeds United’s Raphinha is thought to be contingent on a Pepe exit and it is believed Arsenal and the Ivorian are keen for this to happen — but the club would want to see a reasonable return on their record signing. Barcelona’s interest in the Brazilian took a hit with Leeds surviving relegation on the final day of last season and being less vulnerable to a cheap sale, which leaves a path for Arsenal to show how ambitious and aggressive they want to be in this summer’s market.
It is a difficult balancing act: spending without recouping first is a gamble, but at the same time they do not want to miss their top targets and are very aware of the dangers of waiting until the end of a window to complete too many deals.
The lesson of last season is fresh.
Arsenal were clear in their recruitment pattern a year ago, with young, developing potential at the heart of their rebuild. But due to the lateness of key signings, the team were not ready when the action began and the club endured their worst ever Premier League start with three losses in a row, no goals scored and nine conceded. Nine months later, they finished three points short of Champions League qualification.
Arteta wants his squad to be both well-stocked and well-tuned for kick-off this time around.
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Promising stuff.
That’s very promising. I wonder if another addition at centre half is intended to allow White to provide cover at RB.
Arteta seems to trust Cedric, however it’s time to move on from him. Tomiyasu also is very capable as a centre half, does the job there for Japan.
Arteta seems to trust Cedric, however it’s time to move on from him. Tomiyasu also is very capable as a centre half, does the job there for Japan.
Exciting times... A front 3 of raphinha Jesus and saka is bloody good.
I would want a more classy player playing next to partey (or what ever his name is now) so xhaka out and tielemans in would be good.
I would want a more classy player playing next to partey (or what ever his name is now) so xhaka out and tielemans in would be good.
The most likely scenario would see Vieira deployed centrally when Odegaard is in need of a rest and with Europa League football to come, rotation will be key. But the rest of the time, he could provide some much needed cover on the flanks, with an emphasis on drifting in field.
The introduction of five substitutions in the top flight from next season means squad players are likely to play a far more significant role moving forward. Adding another creative player to the ranks could benefit the likes of Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, who were heavily relied upon last season.
Particularly in Saka’s case, a lack of trust in the alternative options meant Arteta was reluctant to leave the England star out even when he was clearly running on empty. He appeared in all 38 Premier League games last season but the addition of Vieira, who has previously played from the right flank to good effect, could extinguish that reluctance and encourage further rotation.
The Portuguese Under-21 international has already demonstrated his versatility and can comfortably slot in on either flank or centrally - undoubtedly adding to his appeal.
Where positionally he will play the majority of his football for the Gunners remains to be seen but the willingness to invest in what many felt wasn’t a priority area could be a sign that Arsenal are looking to go big again this summer.
90min.com
The introduction of five substitutions in the top flight from next season means squad players are likely to play a far more significant role moving forward. Adding another creative player to the ranks could benefit the likes of Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, who were heavily relied upon last season.
Particularly in Saka’s case, a lack of trust in the alternative options meant Arteta was reluctant to leave the England star out even when he was clearly running on empty. He appeared in all 38 Premier League games last season but the addition of Vieira, who has previously played from the right flank to good effect, could extinguish that reluctance and encourage further rotation.
The Portuguese Under-21 international has already demonstrated his versatility and can comfortably slot in on either flank or centrally - undoubtedly adding to his appeal.
Where positionally he will play the majority of his football for the Gunners remains to be seen but the willingness to invest in what many felt wasn’t a priority area could be a sign that Arsenal are looking to go big again this summer.
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The lad is a rather interesting signing, haven't seen much of him at all but the metrics look rather good. It is only in Portugal but I suppose you could say that Liverpool took the same risks with Darwin based on that logic.
The more I read of him the better it gets. He’s just the type of signing I’ve wanted ever since I first became aware of him yesterday morning.
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