Rossi, only 19, is rated by Wayne Rooney as the best finisher at Old Trafford. Rossi who is currently on loan at Newcastle could make his debut against Fulham on Saturday with Shola Ameobi struggling to be fit.

Rooney said; "I have seen him every day in training and he has really impressed me. His touch, feel of the ball and awareness are nothing short of brilliant. He is perhaps the best finisher at Manchester United and he will only get better."

"I have talked to the likes of Michael Carrick and Joe Cole about the way Glenn Roeder brought them through at West Ham. The feeling at Old Trafford is that Giuseppe is in good hands with Newcastle."