Overview

• Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports West Ham have entered the race for Vieira, with a departure before the window closes still planned.
• Stuttgart remain in the frame after weeks of discussions, though reports say the current cost is viewed as high by the Bundesliga club.
• Arsenal are seeking a fee around £25m, while Stuttgart previously explored a loan with an obligation near £17m, leaving a notable gap to bridge.
• Stuttgart’s sale of Nick Woltemade to Newcastle for about £65m plus add-ons has been reported as strengthening their finances for potential moves.
• Vieira, 25, spent last season on loan at Porto and has not been named in Arsenal’s matchday squads this season as the club prioritises outgoing deals.