New Portsmouth manager Tony Adams plans to speak with Inter Milan about the availability of Patrick Vieira. Adams was appointed as the new manager at Fratton Park on Tuesday following Harry Redknapp's sudden move to Tottenham and he is looking to put his own stamp on the squad.

He has identified former Arsenal team-mate Vieira as one of his top targets and will be contacting Jose Mourinho in the near future.

Vieira, who left Arsenal in 2005, has struggled with injuries in recent times and is entering the twilight of his career, but Adams believes the 32-year-old would still have plenty to offer.

"He is definitely a player I'd like to bring here if he was available," Adams said. "I will be speaking to Inter manager Jose Mourinho and asking about him.

"With Patrick you know what you are getting - he is a proven winner and a great character."

A number of Pompey players have been linked with moves away from the South Coast and reports suggest that Redknapp may try to raid his former club in the January transfer window.

However, Adams is ready for the fight and has made it clear to his bosses that he will leave if he is undermined.

He explained in the Sunday Mirror: "I told them at the club if you sell my players, I will walk.

"That would be cutting my throat. There would be every chance we would be relegated.

"Without good players, you can't do anything."