Viduka’s Valencia hopes in balance

LEEDS striker Mark Viduka’s hopes of a potential move to Valencia hang in the balance due to the furore surrounding manager Rafael Benitez.

The new La Liga champions and UEFA Cup winners have been recently linked with a move for Viduka, who is poised to soon follow Alan Smith out of the Elland Road exit door following the England international's stg£7m switch.

Valencia are known to be interested in the 28-year-old Australia star, but have yet to make an official offer for Viduka who is likely to cost between stg£4m-£5m due to the uncertainty regarding to Benitez.