West Ham United want Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira

West Ham United are keen on signing Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira this summer and have added him to their wishlist, according to journalist and transfer insider Ben Jacobs. West Ham want to strengthen their options in midfield at the London Stadium club heading into the new season as manager Graham Potter looks to hit the ground running. The 25-year-old Gunners star has now emerged as a target but the Hammers have yet to approach Arsenal.

West Ham have added Fábio Vieira to their list of midfield options. No approach yet to Arsenal, but Vieira now a name of interest.

West Ham planning to add multiple midfielders this summer.⚒️ pic.twitter.com/N7oSVIBi9N— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 28, 2025

Vieira is currently not in the plans of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta having not joined the squad on their pre-season tour after he spent last season on loan with Porto. The Portuguese, dubbed a ‘special talent’ by the Gunners boss has two years left on his current contract, and a sale could be on the cards. A loan deal could also be an option, and West Ham could do with his services in the middle of the park given his Premier League experience and quality.

Vieira joined Arsenal from Porto in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth £32 million, playing 33 times in his debut season, but he made 16 appearances in 2023-24 due to the options available to Arteta. The Spaniard has further bolstered his midfield ranks this summer and there is no space for the Portuguese in his team again. However, West Ham could have a spot for him and the chance to return to the Premier League to prove himself could be appealing.

Vieira featured in 42 games last term at Porto, weighing in with five goals and six assists, and he would fancy his chances of impressing in the English top-flight.

His major strengths include crossing, holding on to the ball, playing key passes, taking set-pieces and defending, and the Hammers could do with those qualities in a midfielder next season.