Mark Viduka has revealed Leeds United blocked him from joining Milan in a £38 million (€43m/$47m) transfer in 2001, while the Australian great also held talks with Manchester United which were nearly revealed by pop star Sir Elton John.
Regarded as one of Australia's all-time greats, Viduka was a dominant force during his time with Dinamo Zagreb, Celtic, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Newcastle United.
Viduka spent four years with Leeds and helped the Premier League club reach the 2001 Champions League semi-finals, prompting interest from across Europe.