Skysports.com understands Patrick Vieira met with Birmingham City officials on Wednesday.
Midfielder met with Blues officials on Wednesday
Skysports.com understands Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira met with Birmingham City officials on Wednesday.
Premier League club Birmingham have made no secret of their interest in the France international and chairman David Gold recently stated a deal "is not dead".
The Blues also face competition for the former Arsenal player's signature from a number of Ligue 1 sides, with Paris St Germain among those mooted as suitors.
It is believed a two-year contract at St Andrews could be on the table for Vieira, who is keen to secure first-team football ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
He told
skysports.com: "I have a year left on my contract with Inter.
"I want to play week-in week-out to prepare well for the World Cup in South Africa.
"I will definitely know about my future very soon."