The chances of Mark Viduka playing in the A-League look very slim according to sources close to the striker.

The ex-Celtic, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Newcastle goalscorer has recently been linked with a return to Australia to play in the A-League but it seems as though he is happy doing his thing in Croatia with his family.

"I think you will find he has come back to visit his family and to catch up with friends," a source said. "Mark is apparently enjoying life without football, and it shows.

"If he wanted to continue playing I am sure he would still be in Europe and he would be doing it to stay in shape to play for the Socceroos at the World Cup.

"The thing is, Mark has nothing to prove any more. He has a (Croatian) wife (Ivana), three wonderful kids and an extensive property portfolio in Croatia. I think you'll find he will continue to live in Croatia and enjoy the lifestyle there."

Viduka was linked with a move to incoming A-League club Melbourne Heart but it now looks as though his time in the game is up after a stellar career where he scored 162 goals in 361 games.