Federico Macheda is on the verge of joining Sampdoria on loan for the remainder of the season, despite Manchester United making it clear they would prefer a Premier League move.Il Secolo XIX claims the striker has chosen to play for Samp just 24 hours after Sir Alex Ferguson said he "hopes Macheda will stay in the Premier League".
The 19-year-old Italian striker has started just two games for United this season, and Old Trafford chiefs believes a loan move would benefit him.
Reports in England though suggested a hoard of Premier League sides want him, but Sampdoria believe he is the one to fill the void left by Antonio Cassano following his move to Milan.
And, his agent Giovanni Bia has now confirmed the United youngster will be playing at Marassi with the move pending official status after agreeing terms with 'Doria."Macheda to Sampdoria? Lets say that just an official note is missing," Bia told Sky Sport Italia.
"We are just missing the traditional exchange of faxes, but we are almost there.
"We hope to close everything by tonight and Federico could be available by Sunday. The idea is a loan until June."
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