Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear has revealed that striker Mark Viduka's future is in the balance. As the Aussie continues his fight for full fitness, his existing contract is reaching the point where a decision needs to be made on the option of a third year on Tyneside.
He said: "I looked at Mark when I first came in and the word around the club was that he was retiring at the end of the season and going back to Australia.
"He is getting fitter and fitter, which is a good sign, so I would have to say that one is in the balance."