Overview

• Talks between Arsenal and Stuttgart remain active ahead of Monday’s cutoff, with reports pointing to a lingering valuation gap despite renewed momentum.
• Arsenal are understood to want around £25m after rejecting earlier proposals structured as a £17m loan with obligation, with a £21m compromise package suggested in reports.
• West Ham are exploring a move, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg, who also notes interest from another Bundesliga club that plays in the Champions League.
• Stuttgart admire Vieira but are described as viewing his price as high even after receiving funds, which complicates an immediate agreement.
• Vieira is surplus to requirements at Arsenal after a loan at Porto, where he logged five goals and six assists, and he has not been in matchday squads this season.