Vieira to Have Medical, 18 Month Contract to Follow

Patrick Vieira is set to have a medical at some point today, with a view to signing an 18 month contract.

Speaking of the move, Vieira said

"I set myself an objective, I want to go to the World Cup," he told Eurosport.

"The important thing for me is to go to Manchester City and to show the coach (Roberto Mancini) I'm the same player as when he was in charge of Inter."

It looks like the veteran Frenchman could be available for the Blackburn game, even if only from the bench.