Portsmouth have launched an audacious bid to
sign former Brazil international Emerson, according to the player's
agent.
The experienced midfielder is currently on the books of Italian
giants AC Milan, but has seen first-team opportunities hard to come
by this season.
He was left out of Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the weekend
victory at Bologna, fuelling rumours that he is set for an imminent
departure.
His availability is sure to attract interest from a clutch of
clubs, with his impressive CV boasting numerous league titles and
international honours.
Pompey are reportedly hoping that they can persuade the
32-year-old to move to England, with contact having already been
made with the player's agent Vincenzo Morabito.
"We are negotiating on behalf of Portsmouth, and Milan are ready
to sell," admitted Morabito in the Daily Mirror.
"We must consider that the player's contract will
run out next June.
"It remains to be seen what his decision will be.
"A one-and-a-half-year contract would probably suit him."
Portsmouth boss Tony Adams has admitted that a midfielder and a
striker top his wish list before the January transfer window slams
shut, with a move for Emerson expected to be complemented by a loan
approach for Real Madrid's Argentina international Javier
Saviola.
"I would still like a midfielder and a striker and hopefully we
can get them in this week - we need some bodies," said Adams.
"We have a budget here. I do not have £40m to spend and most of
the work will be done in the summer."