Source: Telegraph
Patrick Vieira set for Manchester City move
Vieira is expected to undergo a medical at Manchester City later today before signing an 18-month contract at Eastlands.[LNB]The midfielder and former Arsenal captain has been strongly linked with a return to the Premier League having made just 16 appearances in all competitions for Inter all season - with most of those coming from the bench. [LNB] Related ArticlesVieira set for Manchester City moveSheikh Mansour's write off is a statement of intentJuan Veron rejects Man CityBeckford joining Newcastle another victory for LeedsPremier League: transfer window guideMan City losses rise to £92.6mHe now looks set to be reunited with new City manager Roberto Mancini - who signed Vieira while in charge at Inter during 2006 - as the former France captain aims to cement his place in Les Bleus' World Cup squad. [LNB]Vieira, who also played for Juventus, has revealed it is certainly the end of his Italian adventure. [LNB]"I wanted to go to the World Cup and I need playing time," he told Canal Plus. "It's over, after a year in Turin and three and a half years in Milan. [LNB]"I have objectives and I can't achieve them by staying at Inter where I am not part of the coach's choice. [LNB]"What's important for me is to go to Manchester City, to show the coach that I am the same as I was during the period when he was at Inter. [LNB]"All this will help me get into the France team." [LNB]
