Vieira talks: HSV and Arsenal move closer! | OneFootball

Hope is more alive than ever. For weeks now, HSV’s decision-makers have been fighting to secure Fábio Vieira on a permanent deal.

Now, there finally seems to be some movement in the transfer poker. As Bild reports, HSV and Arsenal have at least moved closer together. According to the report, sporting director Claus Costa and Arsenal sporting chief Andrea Berta are in regular contact. The North London club is now said to be willing to let the Portuguese playmaker leave for less than they were asking just a few weeks ago.

However, there is still no talk of an agreement being imminent. Although Arsenal apparently seem ready to move away from their original demands, the two clubs are still some way apart in their valuations. HSV’s pain threshold is reportedly in the high single-digit millions. The Gunners would therefore need to make further concessions to HSV in the coming weeks to make a transfer possible.

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HSV: Updates on Vieira and Baldé

That the Hamburg club have not given up on the dream of a permanent signing was made clear recently by CFO Eric Huwer during the training camp. “Fábio is a great player, and it feels like we’re fighting for him every day,” the 42-year-old told the traveling fans in Längenfeld, Austria. Huwer also revealed that HSV have already taken action: “We have backed up our interest with figures in talks with Arsenal.”

Another key factor could be the player’s own desire. Vieira felt extremely comfortable during his loan spell and is hoping for a permanent move to the Volkspark. The left-footer especially values working with coach Merlin Polzin and the tremendous support of the HSV fans.

While talks over Vieira continue, rumors are also circulating about his compatriot Fábio Baldé. Sporting Lisbon, PSV Eindhoven and Beşiktaş Istanbul have recently all been linked with the winger, among others. According to Bild, however, HSV currently have no offers at all for the 21-year-old.

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