Headline: Hamburger SV Eyes Fabio Vieira Following Recent Transfer Activity
Hamburger SV’s interest in Fabio Vieira may gain new traction after the €7m-plus sale of Fabio Baldé to Racing Strasbourg. Vieira remains a key target for HSV, having spent the previous season on loan at the Volksparkstadion. The 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder reportedly prefers a return to Hamburg and has already settled personal terms with the Bundesliga club.
As Get German Football News reported earlier this month, HSV have already submitted an offer for Vieira, but the two clubs remain apart on valuation. Arsenal is said to be seeking around €18m for a permanent transfer, while Hamburg aims to secure the deal for less than €10m.
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However, movement in negotiations could occur soon. According to Sky Sports – as relayed by FT – developments are anticipated in negotiations, with predictions that Vieira will ultimately make his return to HSV before the September 1st transfer deadline.
The funds acquired from Baldé’s transfer provide sporting director Claus Costa with enhanced negotiating ability in the Vieira chase. Currently, Vieira is not the only player under consideration. Hamburg is also exploring options for Leeds United centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw and Nice striker Terem Moffi.
Hamburger SV’s pursuit of Fabio Vieira could gather fresh momentum following the €7m-plus sale of Fabio Baldé to Racing Strasbourg. Vieira remains one of HSV’s priority targets after spending last season on loan at the Volksparkstadion. The 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder is understood to favour a return to Hamburg and has already reached an agreement with the Bundesliga club over personal terms.
As Get German Football News reported earlier this month, HSV have already submitted an offer for Vieira, but remain some distance away from Arsenal’s valuation. The Premier League club have reportedly been demanding approximately €18m for a permanent transfer, while Hamburg would prefer to complete the deal for less than €10m.
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There may nevertheless be fresh movement in the coming days. According to Sky Sports – as relayed by FT – further developments are expected in the negotiations, with the broadcaster predicting that Vieira will ultimately return to HSV before the September 1st transfer deadline.
Those fresh funds from the Baldé transfer give sporting director Claus Costa with additional flexibility in the Vieira pursuit. Vieira is not the only deal currently being pursued. Hamburg are also interested in Leeds United centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw and Nice striker Terem Moffi.
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