United youngster set for loan move

(31-12-2010) Manchester United are set to allow young striker Federico Marcheda to return to Italy on loan. According to the player’s agent, the EPL leaders are keen for the 19-year-old to gain more first-team experience. Fiorentina, Juventus, Lazio and Parma have all been linked with the player when the transfer window opens. "Federico could leave United, that is true, but only on loan," Marcello Bonetto told Fiorentina.it. "The club and Ferguson have absolute faith in Chicco. With the return of Michael Owen, confirmation of Wayne Rooney, plus fine form for Dimitar Berbatov and Hernandez, the space for him in Manchester has been reduced.” Marcheda has scored just once in 12 appearances in all competitions this season. Meanwhile, United have recalled young loanees Joshua King and Ritchie de Laet to Old Trafford form Preston North End.