Inter to launch Vieira bid

Inter's miserable season has shown no signs of abating, with exit from both the UEFA Champions League and the Uefa Cup, and a disappointing domestic campaign.

Vieira is viewed as a player that can have the necessary impact on the Inter side - but the Arsenal captain is highly unlikely to leave Highbury.

The Italian media are suggesting that Inter will try to tempt The Gunners with money plus Sierra Leone striker Mohammed Kallon.

Arsenal are rumoured to have opened tentative enquiries into the young forward before a failed drugs test ended their interest.

Another potential player that could be used as part of the deal is Dutch star Andy van der Meyde - who has expressed his desire to leave the Milanese club after finding himself unable to capture a regular first team place.

Vieira has already played in Italy - for Inter's rivals Milan - but his time in Serie A was far from happy.