Arsenal have new Vieira who won Best Player at U21 Euros and played with Liverpool’s Diaz

Arsenal fans have been asking for ‘the next Vieira’ for years and, finally, they might have him.

And whilst their new signing might not be the same sort of player as Gunners legend Partick Vieria, he does have one striking similarity to the Frenchman – his name.

The north Londoners have reportedly agreed a deal with Porto to sign Fabio Vieira worth around £30million plus £4million in add-ons.

The attacking midfielder, who is set to sign a five-year contract with the club, was also reportedly attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham.

He enjoyed an excellent campaign in the Portuguese top-flight last season, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists.

He has been at the club since he was just eight years old, rising through their youth ranks before establishing himself in the first team over the last few seasons.

Standing at 5ft 7ins, the nimble midfielder has been wowing crowds at the Estadio do Dragao, as well as for the Portugal youth teams.

Vieira can play as a No.10 or as an No.8, and has drawn comparisons to fellow Portuguese star Bernardo Silva, with his good dribbling and eye for a pass.

It could well see him partner Martin Odegaard in Mikel Arteta’s 4-3-3, with Thomas Partey sitting just behind them.

Arsenal need another creator to help Odegaard, as well as someone who can score goals, and Vieria is certainly that man, who got a goal or an assist every 87 minutes in all competitions last season.

Fabio Vieira might not be the same sort of player that Patrick once was, but if he has even half of the ability as his namesake, then he’ll be a huge hit at the Emirates Stadium.