What they'll cost: HSV sign Vieira and El Ouahdi | OneFootball

HSV is on the verge of completing its next two transfers and could give its squad a significant quality boost before the transfer window closes.

According to information from Bild and the Hamburger Abendblatt, the Hamburg club has cleared the final hurdles in deals for both Fábio Vieira and Zakaria El Ouahdi.

Vieira’s return in particular is likely to excite many fans. The Portuguese player, who already wore the HSV shirt last season, is reportedly already in Hamburg. However, the mandatory medical still has to be completed before the transfer can be officially announced. HSV and Arsenal are now said to have reached a basic agreement on the transfer fee. According to Bild, it is around nine million euros. Vieira is therefore expected to sign a four-year contract.

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HSV also strengthens on the right

But that’s not all: reinforcement also appears to be on the way for the right flank. Zakaria El Ouahdi is likewise expected to arrive in Hamburg soon after HSV and his current club, KRC Genk, reportedly came to an agreement over a transfer. In this case, the Hanseatic club is expected to pay around ten million euros, although that figure has not yet been finalized. The club’s decision-makers had already previously agreed personal contract details with the Moroccan international.

The 24-year-old is considered the preferred solution for the right wing-back role in coach Merlin Polzin’s system. Following the departures of recent months, Bakery Jatta had recently been virtually unchallenged in that position. With El Ouahdi, that situation would change significantly. The hard-running wide player is expected to sign a long-term contract through 2031 after completing his medical.

HSV will have to dig deep into its pockets financially for both transfers. While the exact fee for Vieira remains unclear, a substantial investment is also expected for El Ouahdi — although, according to the report, the payment should be below his estimated market value.

If both medicals go smoothly, HSV could unveil two high-profile new signings in the very near future.

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