Macheda will likely return to Italy © EuroFootball.com

The young striker Federico Macheda will most likely return to his native Italy in January - the footballer should be loaned to one of the Serie A clubs.

The 19-year-old player failed to establish himself in the first team of the 'Red Devils' and scored only one goal in 12 matches this season.

"Federico can leave Manchester, but only on a loan agreement," said Macheda's agent Marcello Bonetto. "The club and the coach absolutely trust him. Michael Owen is returning to the field, Wayne Rooney is there, Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez are performing well, so his opportunities have greatly decreased."

It is said that Macheda is interested in teams like Parma, Fiorentina, Turin Juventus, and Rome Lazio.