Parma eyeing cut-price transfer for Arsenal man

Serie A outfit Parma are aiming to sign Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira on a cut-price deal in the coming weeks.

Vieira spent the previous campaign on loan with Porto in the Primeira Liga. He fared decently with 11 goal contributions in all competitions.

He is now expected to leave the Gunners on a permanent basis and reports claim that Parma have come forward as the most interested outfit.

The Italian club recently appointed Arsenal assistant coach Carlos Cuesta as their new manager, and they are keen to reunite him with Vieira.

Vieira had a good working relationship with Cuesta at the Gunners and the latter has given the green light for a potential reunion at Parma.

Arsenal want at least €20 million to part ways with the 25-year-old playmaker but Parma are seeking a significant discount on the fee.

The club are prepared to wait until the final days of the summer transfer window in order to secure a cut-price deal for the Portuguese ace.