Club tells Arsenal they cannot afford Gunners loanee

Fabio Vieira has made a strong impression during his loan spell at FC Porto, and his performances are one of the main reasons the club has chosen to include him in their squad for the upcoming Club World Cup. The midfielder moved from Arsenal to the Portuguese side last summer, knowing he would struggle to get regular minutes at the Emirates.

When Martin Odegaard suffered an injury early in the season, some fans began to question the decision to loan Vieira out. However, even in the captain’s absence, it is believed Vieira would have found game time difficult to come by had he remained in North London.

At Porto, he has featured regularly and performed well, which has made the club keen to retain his services beyond the summer.

Porto faces financial obstacles

Porto, who originally sold Vieira to Arsenal, is interested in bringing him back permanently. However, The Sun reports that financial constraints may prevent the deal from happening. According to the publication, while Arsenal are open to the idea of selling Vieira, Porto have made it clear that they cannot afford the fee required to complete the transfer.

Despite including him in their Club World Cup squad, the Portuguese club has already informed Arsenal that they do not have the funds to pursue a permanent deal at this time. As a result, Vieira is expected to return to London following the conclusion of the competition.