Arsenal in talks to halve transfer fee demand as Fabio Vieira reaches agreement to make Bundesliga switch permanent

Arsenal have reportedly entered negotiations to lower their asking price for midfielder Fabio Vieira, moving closer to a permanent sale. The 25-year-old Portuguese playmaker is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, where he has rediscovered his form and already agreed to personal terms on a long-term contract to stay at the German club.

Vieira has become a key figure for Hamburg during his loan spell, recently scoring three goals in his last five appearances. This marks a significant turnaround from the start of his time in Germany, where he received two red cards in his first five Bundesliga matches. His latest contribution was a spectacular goal in a 1-1 draw against Koln, further solidifying his status and Hamburg's desire to keep him.

German publication Bild reports that a major obstacle has been cleared, as Vieira has already reached a full agreement on a new contract with Hamburg. This "ready-made" contract signals his clear intent to stay, having found consistent playing time that was unavailable to him under ArsenalManagerMikelArteta . The focus is now solely on the financial negotiations between the two clubs.

Arsenal are being realistic about recouping their initial £34 million investment from 2022. Reports indicate the club is in talks to potentially halve Hamburg's purchase option, previously reported at €20 million, to around €10 million. This reduced fee is intended to facilitate a swift deal this summer, allowing Arsenal to free up squad space and wages for new signings.

Negotiations are expected to accelerate as the season concludes. For Vieira, the permanent move offers a career reboot after a stalled period in the Premier League, where he made 33 appearances over two seasons. For Arsenal, the sale provides necessary funds to refine a squad aiming to challenge for top honors next season. Both clubs are operating under the expectation that the deal will be finalized soon.