Fabio Vieira could be on his way out of Arsenal, though on a temporary exit, with Marseille a possible destination in January.
To make huge moves for top targets such as Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, Mikel Arteta needs to let some players go in January to make room and balance his wage bill for these additions.
According to the Express, Arsenal is still deciding who to sell in the January transfer window. However, they go on to say that 2022 £34-million signing Vieira might be one player they allow to depart on a loan exit.
The Portuguese midfielder has failed to cement his position as Arsenal’s first choice. Many tipped this as the season in which he would hit top form. However, despite the absence of Granit Xhaka and the injury situation of Martin Odegaard, he has been unable to cement his spot in the team. Mikel Arteta has only started him twice this season, despite having superb cameos in the 3-1 victory against Manchester United and the 2-2 draw with Fulham. His recent red card against Burnley, after coming on as a sub, further dwindles his chances of winning over Arteta.
Fabio Vieira leaving on a short-term deal could be ideal for both him and Arsenal’s winter plans. He could wind up earning much-needed game experience in order to win a spot in Portugal’s Euros squad for the European Championship to be held in Germany next summer, and prove to Arteta that he cam improve with more first-team football.
Marseille are interested in him, and I am sure he will receive further approaches if Arsenal make him available. I believe Vieira’s temporary exit from Arsenal could benefit both parties in the long run. What do you think?
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Ideally it is probably best to sell Vieira now. He will never be relevant in central midfield; too small, too timid, too frail, and not a defensive bone or potential in his body.
Best to admit the mistake, move him on permanently, and bring in a replacement. Even on the wings he is too slow, and has not shown an ability to dribble and take on defenders with any consistency.
Some players are not a good fit for the PL, and Vieira I believe falls into this category.
I think Arteta signed Vieira because of similarities to his fellow countryman, Bernardo Silva who is slightly built and only 5 ‘8″ . This comparison with Silva does not however hold weather in terms of playing ability and football intelligence and most certainly not when it comes to energy and stamina.As he is an Arteta signing, I very much doubt if the Manager will consider putting him out on loan as he can “fill in” on the wings if push comes to shove.From what I have seen of Vieira while I accept he is a skilful ballplayer, his lack of stamina and determination to win 50/50 balls leads me to think he is unlikely to succeed in a physically demanding league.Yet another poor recruit who I hope goes on to prove me completely wrong.
Grandad I can barely believe you thinkthat MA signed Viera because he was skinny and slight like Bernardo Silva.
That makes no sense and surely he signed Viera, as he woud sign anyone else, simply because he thought them a value player and for no other reason.
I think that both Viera and Havertz are totally unsuited to a succesful Prem career as neither has much oomph, nor any real grit,and not mostly because BOTH are very skinny.
Other very skinny players HAVE been great successes and with those two it is mostly mental, as well as lack of muscle.
Better if we could get rid of the falling-over man.
He’s too lightweight for the Prem.
Let him Cook sell him in the summer rather him than Havertz while chasing a goal i dont need Havertz height or headers rather vieras lightweight creativity
Vieira has only had 1-2 outstanding game for us. That’s not enough at this level and I’d rather just sell. Likely we’d be able to break even.