According to The Sun the Old Trafford boss thinks he can get the Leeds strike duo for £12m. Ferguson has a long-standing admiration for Smith but he knows it will be difficult to sign him because of the rivalry that exists between the fans of the two clubs.
Viduka, though, would love the chance of a switch across the Pennines, where he knows he will get the opportunity to win trophies.
However, Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson knows that Toon captain Alan Shearer is one of Smith’s idols and with former team-mates Jonathan Woodgate and Lee Bowyer already at St James’ , he may have a better opportunity of prizing him away from Elland Road.