David Beckham is lining up Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira to become the first ever head coach of Inter Miami.

Vieira is currently in charge of Nice in France but is now emerging as the No. 1 choice to manage Beckham’s Major League Soccer newcomers.

The 43-year-old has been headhunted by Miami to take charge of their debut season in the MLS and the expansion club are prepared to pay Nice compensation to secure him as their new head coach.

Inter Miami have considered a number of other potential managers, including Belgium's Roberto Martinez and River Plate’s Marcelo Gallardo, but Vieira is the ambitious choice.

Vieira has been in charge of Nice since June 2018, guiding them to seventh place in his first campaign. This season they are currently 15th in Ligue 1, losing 2-1 at Lyon on Saturday.

It is understood that he has held talks this week with the Nice board, who are aware of Miami's interest.