The agent of Manchester United striker Kiko Macheda admits it's too soon to discuss the prospect of a loan move back to Italy.

Palermo have been linked with the Italy U21 international in this morning's papers.

But Giovanni Bia told palermo24.net: "Interest of Palermo? I know nothing about it, Palermo have not contacted me.

"For now Federico is in Manchester and is well there, but it is (too) soon to talk about next season.

"He has a four years contract there. I don't think that Manchester would give away a player like him.

"But it is still too early - I have not spoken with Manchester United and I have not had contact with Palermo.

"Maybe they think he is unsellable as in January, (they) are currently not able to answer.

"The future of Macheda depends on Manchester United."