Portsmouth are in talks with AC Milan over a loan deal for Emerson.

Boss Tony Adams is keen to replace Lassana Diarra before the transfer window shuts. And he wants Emerson to fill the gap in midfield.

The Brazil star, 32, is out of contract in the summer and is unlikely to be handed a new deal by Milan.

And the ex-Real Madrid and Juventus ace will still keep his options open at the end of the season if he moves to Pompey for six months.