Mark Viduka is expected to complete his transfer to Middlesbrough early next week after passing his medical at the Riverside while James Milner has signed a five-year contract with Newcastle United in a deal worth up to £5million to Leeds United.
Viduka has scored 72 goals in 156 appearances for Leeds, who last season were relegated from the Premiership.
'Mark passed his medical and we're hoping to complete a deal by Monday,' Middlesbrough spokesman Dave Allan told the club's official website, www.mfc.co.uk.
18-year-old James Milner signed a five-year deal which could be worth up to £5million to Leeds, and said he hoped the transfer would help safeguard the future of the club.
Milner only signed a new five-year contract at Elland Road last year and was due to renegotiate his salary next week.
However, it was clear to him that cash-starved Leeds needed the money his move would generate so he agreed to talk to Newcastle after the clubs decided a fee.
Filed by Barry J Whyte
