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Arsenal 'ready to begin talks to sign £27m Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira in the January transfer window' as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his side in bid to climb back up the league table

Arsenal are eyeing a January move for Porto youngster Fabio Vieira and are readying themselves to begin talks when the transfer window opens, according to reports.

The Gunners have endured a disastrous start to the Premier League season, currently sitting 15th in the table, and Mikel Arteta will be keen for reinforcements in the winter window.

Portuguese newspaper Record report that 20-year-old Vieira is high on their wish-list, and the Gunners are willing to pay his £27million release clause.

Porto youngster Fabio Vieira is said to be on Arsenal's radar ahead of the January window
Vieira broke through to Porto's first team at the end of last season and hasn't looked back

It has been claimed that Marseille are also in for him come January, while Porto - in a bid to keep their star man on their books - may also offer him a lucrative new contract to ward off potential suitors.