Here are the latest Premier League headlines on Thursday, 16 June 2022.
Arsenal close on first signing
Arsenal are close to sealing their first signing of the summer as Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira is set for a medical. That is according to the Athletic, who claim that a deal in the region of €40 million has been agreed to bring the 22-year-old to North London.
Vieira is set to sign a five-year-deal at Arsenal and will add some much-needed depth in the centre of the park after last season’s struggles. The Portugal U21 international is very highly rated, scoring six goals and providing 14 assists as Porto lifted the Liga NOS title last season.
Bissouma passes medical
Yves Bissouma has passed his medical at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of his move from Brighton & Hove Albion. Spurs agreed a £25 million deal with the Seagulls earlier this week and all that stands between its completion is official confirmation.
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According to the Evening Standard, Bissouma successfully underwent a medical at the training ground today and is set to become their third signing of the summer. Spurs boss Antonio Conte is said to be targeting another four signings, with Djed Spence, Christian Eriksen and Alejandro Bastoni among those being linked.
Fulham close to Palhinha deal
Fulham have agreed an €18 million fee for Sporting Club de Football midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to Fabrizio Romano. The newly promoted side are looking to beat Wolves to his signature, who have also reached an agreement for the Portugal international.
Palhinha is tempted by Wolves’ proposal but with his move to Molineux hinging on Ruben Neves’ future, Fulham could jump ahead in the race. Neves has been linked to some of Europe’s biggest clubs, but Wolves’ huge price tag is putting off potential suitors.
