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Arsenal transfer news## Arsenal are set to make a significant loss on the signing of Fabio Vieira but have been unmoved after a new offer was made for the Portuguese midfielder
11:29, 22 Jul 2026
Arsenal have not been moved by a ‘competitive offer’ for their surplus midfielder Fabio Vieira after Hamburger SV submitted a bid to sign the Portuguese attacker.
Vieira spent last season on loan with the Bundesliga club, joining the side along with his then-Arsenal teammate Albert Sambi Lokonga. The Belgian, however, moved on a permanent transfer for a low fee, which was a fraction of what the Gunners paid Anderlecht in 2021.
Vieira was signed in a £34million deal from FC Porto in 2022, but struggled to establish himself in the side. It is believed that the loan to Hamburg last season included an option to buy in the region of €20million (£17million), but it became clear that despite the side’s keenness to keep Vieira, they could not afford to activate the clause.
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Vieira has since returned to Arsenal and has begun pre-season training with the champions.
Speaking to German outlet Kicker, however, HSV board member Eric Huwer confirmed that he felt the club had submitted an offer that was yet to move the Gunners.
"We've kind of fallen in love with Fabio. We're fighting for him every day and have also submitted figures to Arsenal," he said. "They're not even budging yet," the Hamburg chief added.
"We're confident we can make Fabio a competitive offer within our means, without taking on any debt."
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After scoring seven goals and adding six assists last season, helping HSV stay away from relegation, Arsenal felt that the option included in the loan was a fair valuation but now Vieira has just one year remaining on his current deal.
football.london understands that Vieira’s performances had drawn interest from other clubs and is behind their calm stance on the 26-year-old. HSV will have to be patient and hope that no other side vies for a player clearly they’re massively keen on this window.
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