Source: Daily_Mail
Federico Macheda heads to Sampdoria on loan
Manchester United striker Federico Macheda is set snub offers from the Barclays Premier League to join Sampdoria.[LNB]West Bromwich Albion were the latest top-flight side to make a move for the Italian youngster but he is now braced for a move back to his homeland.[LNB]Macheda is likely to join Sampdoria until the end of the season after experiencing limited opportunities at Old Trafford.[LNB] On the move? Manchester United striker Federico Macheda[LNB]His agent Giovanni Bia told Sky Italia: 'Sampdoria? We are nearly there. We are awaiting only the formality of exchanging faxes.[LNB]'It's a six-month loan, then we'll see with if he can stay another year. It's a 99 per cent chance he'll have to return to United.'[LNB]Heading off: Macheda has been backed to shine in Italy[LNB]Sampdoria are in need of a new forward with Antonio Cassano joining AC Milan, while Macheda - who left Lazio for United in 2007 - is lookingto play more regularly.[LNB]Club president Riccardo Garrone said: 'Macheda has easily filled the void left by Cassano, he will definitely do well.[LNB]'In these five months we will try to treat him well. With him here, the enthusiasm has increased tenfold.'[LNB]Macheda, 19, was an instant hit at United when he scored an injury-time winner on his debut against Aston Villa in April 2009.[LNB]The news Macheda is set for Serie A will dash any hopes West Brom had of securing his services.[LNB]Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo admitted: 'Macheda is someone we looked at right at the start of last season. He's a striker, we are after a striker and we have to look at whether Manchester United will let him join us.'[LNB] West Brom want Manchester United striker Macheda to join on loanFergie renews agent attack by claiming they want too much for average starsClub-by-club guide to every Premier League transfer deal during January All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Federico Macheda, Roberto Di Matteo
