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VfB Stuttgart are pursuing a deal to sign Fabio Vieira from Arsenal, according to the Athletic's David Ornstein.
The Bundesliga side are working on a permanent move for the midfielder and have approached the Gunners to discuss a potential deal.
No agreement has been reached just yet, but talks between the two sides are ongoing and Arsenal will be hoping they can strike a deal that will benefit their transfer hopes through the remainder of the market.
Stuttgart pursuing permanent deal for Fabio Vieira
🚨 EXCL: Stuttgart pursuing deal to sign Fabio Vieira from Arsenal. 25yo attacking midfielder spent last season on loan at Porto; #VfB approach relates to permanent move. No agreement yet but talks with #AFC continue for Portuguese playmaker @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/J64lepjw6G
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 4, 2025
Vieira first joined Arsenal from Porto in 2022, but failed to have a big impact. After spending two years as somewhat of a backup player, he was loaned back to his boyhood club for the entirety of last season.
Following his return to north London, Stuttgart are now looking to sign Vieira on a permanent deal, which would help the Gunners recoup funds following a busy summer of spending, that may not be over just yet.
Mikel Arteta's side splashed an initial €35million on the former Portugal youth international when they signed him from Porto with another €5m in add-ons. They are likely to seek a respectable price if they are to sell Vieira in order to recoup some of the money they spent three years ago.
Stuttgart aren't the only side exploring a move to sign Vieira, with West Ham and Parma reported to hold an interest in securing his services. The Hammers are yet to make an approach while the Serie A side have not materialised their interest, but there is a possibility either side could still open talks for Vieira.
A possible sale of Vieira would likely help Arsenal recover some of the cash they have splashed throughout their heavy spending this summer. It could also help fund a move for Eberechi Eze, who remains a top target for the Gunners.
With multiple clubs interested and Stuttgart's the most advanced, it now looks as if Vieira's time in north London is set to come to an end this summer. It will be disappointing to see him leave without his full potential reached, but his sale should be a great help to Arsenal, who want to continue improving the quality of their squad.