“He was in a relegation battle last year so he knows he’s up for a fight. I think he’d be a good one for Arsenal.
“It depends how long he has left on his contract. He’ll be expensive, of course he will.”
Vieira is Arsenal’s most expensive signing so far this summer, joining for a fee that could rise to £34.2m. Young Brazilian winger Marquinhos was the first player through the door in north London.
USA goalkeeper Matt Turner has also been unveiled after initially agreeing to join in January. Jesus will become the fourth signing for Arteta and is set to sign a five-year contract.
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