Socceroos striker Mark Viduka is on the verge of a move to English Premier League side West Ham, according to reports in the British media.

Viduka, who is currently a free agent after his contract with Newcastle expired at the end of last season, had been the subject of recent interest from Fulham and Portsmouth.

However, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson revealed last month the 33-year-old was ready to quit England after a nine-year stint which has included spells with Leeds and Middlesbrough, to play in Croatia.

But according to the Daily Mail, Viduka is now in talks with West Ham, and a club statement said Hammers coach Gianfranco Zola is 'discussing the possibility of an out of contract striker joining the club.'