{"id":298217,"date":"2023-11-20T12:54:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T12:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usasportsradar.com\/?p=298217"},"modified":"2023-11-20T12:54:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T12:54:17","slug":"arsenal-refusing-to-rule-out-sanctioning-surprise-january-exit-for-vieira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usasportsradar.com\/soccer\/arsenal-refusing-to-rule-out-sanctioning-surprise-january-exit-for-vieira\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal ‘refusing to rule out’ sanctioning surprise January exit for Vieira"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal are reportedly not \u2018ruling out\u2019 a January loan exit for outcast midfielder Fabio Vieira. The Gunners might need to offload players in the winter window if they are to complete moves for big-money signings.<\/p>\n

Vieira has struggled for consistency since his \u00a334million move from Porto in the summer of 2022. The likes of Martin Odegaard and Granit Xhaka were preferred in midfield during the Portuguese star\u2019s first season, while the arrival of Kai Havertz has stalled his progress this term.<\/p>\n

A positive start to the season has subsequently subsided, with Vieira sent off for a poor tackle during Arsenal\u2019s 3-1 win over Burnley last weekend. The 23-year-old could now temporarily depart the Emirates Stadium in January.<\/p>\n

French outfit Marseille have been linked with the attacking midfielder. However, a move could reportedly hinge on a change in the boardroom.<\/p>\n

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille\u2019s new sporting director, Mehdi Benatia, could have the final decision on whether to sign Vieira. But at the same time, Arsenal have apparently not decided which players will leave in the winter window.<\/p>\n

Vieira has started only two Premier League games this season, despite impressing off the bench in a 2-2 draw with Fulham and a 3-1 victory over Manchester United later that month. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted after the latter game that \u201csomething had changed\u201d with Vieira, in a hint that the player could earn more game time.<\/p>\n

“Every player has a chance to do that,” he admitted. “Today we decided to start with Kai, we knew that Fabio would have a big impact especially in the last few minutes, or final minutes if we needed something.<\/p>\n