Vieira set for permanent Hamburg move after loan

Arsenal's Fabio Vieira is closing in on a permanent switch to Hamburg after a season-long loan.

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What happened. Fabio Vieira is set to complete a permanent move to Hamburger SV after spending last season on loan there, with the midfielder undergoing a medical.

• HSV board member Kathleen Kruger confirmed transfer talks took place in London.
• The move is part of an Arsenal exodus, with Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli also close to leaving.
• Arsenal are culling fringe players before the transfer window closes on September 1.

“reassure fans”

— Kathleen Kruger

Vieira's permanent departure is expected to be confirmed soon, as Arsenal trim their squad before the deadline.

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