Federico Macheda has stated through his agent, his desire to stay at Manchester United. According to the player's agent Giovanni Bia, the fleet-footed frontman's future at Old Trafford is not under question, although Real Sociedad, Palermo and Inter have expressed their interest in him over recent weeks.

"All the voices that have been going around are false," Bia told Calcionews24.com.

"Federico Macheda is held in incredible esteem by Manchester United and so he will not go, in fact he cannot wait for the new season.

"I hope he does even better this year and I am sure people will continue speaking about him."

Federico Macheda is held in high regard by Inter Milan as it was revelead that Inter have demanded that Manchester United include super sub Federico Macheda in any offer for Mario Balotelli.

Balotelli, 19, is at the centre of a tug of war between rivals United and Manchester City. Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to see the Italy youth international as the successor to Cristiano Ronaldo and is prepared to outbid the Blues and offer £25 million.

Inter president Massimo Moratti is understood to only be prepared to do business for £33m. With United unwilling to reach that figure, a part exchange including
Federico Macheda could appease the patron.

The Lazio youth product only made five starts for United last term due to a recurring groin injury. Ferguson still rates the youngster highly, however, and would be reluctant to send him packing to Inter even if Balotelli was signed in return.

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Manchester United are being linked with a swap move for Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is on the hunt for a goalkeeper after allowing Ben Foster to leave Old Trafford.

Reports in Italy suggest he is about to swap striker Federico Macheda with the Italy goalkeeper.

Buffon last week gave his strongest hint yet that he could move to the Premier League.

He said: "Should I leave Juventus, I think that a move to England would be my next destination."

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Manchester United will resist all bidders for Federico Macheda from Old Trafford this summer.

Fergie believes the 18-year-old can become his next superstar to rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, whilst the sports betting markets suggest that fans share his confidence.

Injury has hampered Macheda this term after he burst on the scene with crucial goals against Aston Villa and Sunderland last season. His late strike against Chelsea at the start of the month was a reminder of his deadly finishing and Ferguson is already planning for him to have a bigger role next season with Dimitar Berbatov's future coming under increased speculation.

Bologna tried to sign Macheda during the January transfer window but were given a firm 'hands off' warning by Ferguson. And he will again fend off any moves for him at the end of the season.

Macheda's agent Giovanni Bia said: "There was an interest from Bologna in January but United considered him absolutely unsellable.

"I think it will be the same in the next summer. There will be no possibility of moving because the club will hold him tight."

Sir Alex Ferguson may force Michael Owen out of United in order to reduce the club's wage bill, according to the Daily Mail.

Ferguson has deemed Owen surplus to requirements after poor performances in matches and in training. With Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda, Mame Biram Diouf and an anticipated new signing all believed to be ahead of Owen in the pecking order, Ferguson wants the former Liverpool man out of the club.

Owen is currently on £50,000-a-week and the debt-ridden side want to use those wages to offer Real Madrid target Wayne Rooney an improved, long-term deal. This season has been a disappointment for Owen who has only scored two of his seven goals in the Premier League, with the last coming in September against Manchester City.

Owen's inability to break into the Manchester United first team has all but sealed his fate for the World Cup in South Africa, with the striker seemingly assured that he will not be in the England camp.

The soccer betting suggests that young gun Federico Macheda to start making more of an impact at United. He recently signed a four year deal but has yet to make a premiership appearance this season.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson will ring the changes for this fourth round match with a Premier League fixture in mind on Saturday when they entertain Blackburn, while regular bench-warmer Brown will take on a big brother leadership role amongst what will be an inexperienced side.

Ferguson will hand a debut to Obertan, three months after the 20-year-old midfielder arrived from Bordeaux.

Obertan has proved his fitness following a back injury in three games for the reserves.

Danny Welbeck - who scored the winner against Wolves in the last round - Darron Gibson, Federico Macheda and the Da Silva brothers Rafael and Fabio could all be involved.

Federico Macheda could well be Jose Mourinho's next transfer target accoring to the latest reports from The People. After showing signs of brilliance in some first team cameo appearances for Manchester United, the young Roman native has apparently caught the eye of 'The Special One'.

According to reports, the Inter coach is set to utilise 'Kiko' summer break on the penisula to persuade him into a potential switch to the Italian champions.

Given the imminent departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez, it seems highly unlikely the English champions would consider any offers for their rising star.

With a real opportunity to break into the first team setup at United, it seems Mourinho will have some presuading to do, if he is to tempt the Italian back to his homeland. Macheda will want to do everything he can to try and be in Italy's squad for the 2010 World Cup. There is no doubt he will influence World Cup betting if he is in it.

Manchester United's second string could decide the Premier League's relegation battle when they face Hull City on the final day.

Hull dropped into the bottom three following Newcastle's win against Middlesbrough, and travel to Bolton on Saturday before hosting United next Sunday. And the Tigers could find themselves up against inexperienced players such as Federico Macheda and Darron Gibson instead of superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

A Hull victory at the KC Stadium could keep them in the top flight and cause uproar among the other relegation candidates.

The last game of the league season comes just three days before United play the Champions League final against Barcelona. Alex Ferguson's side could wrap up the Premier League title by this weekend if they claim four points in their matches against Wigan and Arsenal.

If they do, it is inconceivable that Ferguson will pick his strongest side to play Hull on May 24, as he will be eager to rest his stars ahead of the Rome showdown the following Wednesday.

The Scot has shown he is unafraid to choose a weakened team for big games, having selected a virtual reserve side for the FA Cup semi-final against Everton.

Lesser-known players such as Macheda, Gibson, Danny Welbeck and Fabio da Silva held the Toffees to a goalless draw over 120 minutes before going out on penalties.

There is no guarantee that a Hull side with two wins from their last 27 Premier League games would triumph, but Phil Brown would rather take his chances against the second-string.