FULHAM are closing in on a deal to sign Mark Viduka after the veteran striker flew into London for talks on Wednesday night. (Daily Mail)A proposed move to take the 33-year-old free agent to Portsmouth appears to have collapsed, with Sulaiman Al-Fahim's takeover yet to go through and Paul Hart consequently only able to sign players on loan deals.

FULHAM are closing in on a deal to sign Mark Viduka after the veteran striker flew into London for talks on Wednesday night. (Daily Mail)

A proposed move to take the 33-year-old free agent to Portsmouth appears to have collapsed, with Sulaiman Al-Fahim's takeover yet to go through and Paul Hart consequently only able to sign players on loan deals.

Craven Cottage boss Roy Hodgson knows his squad will be stretched this season, particularly with their involvement in the Europa League, and is eager to add numbers to the ranks.

Viduka left relegated Newcastle at the end of last season.