It was the failed offer in August that had James Milner waiting to sign for Aston Villa. If Viduka had signed, the England Under-21 international would now be a Villa player.
Toon Target Heading To Italy?
The Australian's Riverside deal expires in the summer.
Gareth Southgate: "Talks are ongoing and Mark is having a think about things. I am very relaxed about it. He knows my position on it and I respect the fact that he wants time to think about things."
But Genoa's interest could complicate things, with The Sun reporting the Serie B promotion-chasers have offered him a three-year deal worth £8million.