Nice coach Patrick Vieira admits he held talks with Arsenal about the manager's job.

The former Gunners' midfielder, who spent nine seasons with the North London club, is currently in his second year with the French side.

Vieira told the Daily Mail: "It was just a conversation about my situation, where I am, what is the next step. Nothing came of it."

Asked if he also held discussions following Emery's departure, Vieira added: "No, but there is no place in my mind to have those kind of conversations.

"My focus is here. This project suits who I am and what I want to achieve. This rumour about the Arsenal job is not something that bothered me.

"I don't know what the future holds but that is why I don't want to put my brain somewhere that doesn't exist."