Nottingham Forest is reportedly pursuing Fabio Vieira, the Arsenal midfielder, as he looks set to leave the club permanently following his loan at Hamburg. According to Fussball Transfers, Forest has made an offer for Vieira, who was initially a target for Hamburg.

Vieira showcased promise upon joining Arsenal but faced challenges securing playing time. After a loan back to former club Porto, he moved to Hamburg, where he made a significant impact in the Bundesliga. Both Hamburg and Forest see potential in Vieira, making him a valuable asset.

Arsenal is expected to offload several players this summer as Mikel Arteta aims to refine a squad fresh off winning the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final. Other players linked with exits include Leandro Trossard, who is in talks with Besiktas, and there are uncertainties surrounding key first-team members such as Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Ben White.

The decision to sell players like Vieira and Reiss Nelson aligns with Arsenal’s financial strategy as they prepare for potential new signings. With attacking depth identified as a weakness last season, Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal is eyeing several attacking prospects, including Bradley Barcola, Morgan Rogers, and Jeremy Monga. The club is also considering Christos Tzolis as a potential new winger, indicating a proactive approach to revamping their attack.