Arsenal forward Fabio Vieira is set to return to former club Porto on loan, ESPN reports.
Negotiations are at an advanced stage between the two clubs over a straight-loan deal that doesn’t include any option or obligation to buy.
Vieira joined Arsenal from Porto for $44.7m in 2022 but has struggled for game time and consistency.
The 24-year-old made 49 appearances across his two seasons at the Gunners scoring three goals and providing nine assists.
The competition for places in midfield is only expected to rise, following the imminent arrival of Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino.
Sources told ESPN that Arsenal have agreed on an initial fee of £28 million for the Euro 2024 winner with Spain.
Vieira is set to be the latest departure from Arsenal this summer, following the exits of Emile Smith Rowe, Cédric, Mohamed Elneny, Nuno Tavares and Albert Lokonga.
Meanwhile, sources have told ESPN that striker Eddie Nketiah is edging closer to a move to Nottingham Forest.
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