Man United striker nearing loan switch

The agent of Federico Macheda has suggested that the Manchester United striker could go on loan to Queens Park Rangers in January.

The Italian, who has made only six appearances for the Red Devils this season, has also been linked with a move to Wigan Athletic.

"There was nothing concrete with Wigan. The club closer to Macheda is QPR," Giovanni Bia told Sky Sports News.

"I think at 95% that Macheda will go to London, because he needs to play, and this is the only suggestion of a transfer to date.

"He'll go on a simple loan for six months, because Sir Alex Ferguson believes in him and wants to take him back to United at the end of the season."

Macheda spent the second half of last season on loan at Serie A side Sampdoria.