Striker Bernardo Corradi faces an uncertain future with his agent Moreno Roggi claiming that the Italy international is “90 per cent certain” of leaving Manchester City for a return to Serie A but his next destination is unlikely to be Lazio or AS Roma.

The 31-year-old failed to make an impression at City, scoring just three Premiership goals, following his transfer from Valencia last summer. He was also a flop at the La Liga outfit just scoring six goals in 27 appearances and was sent on a season long loan to Parma, where he netted 10 goals.

“I’m 90 per cent certain that Corradi will return to Serie A,” Roggi said on Monday.

“He would be of real use to sides like Sampdoria, Parma and Torino – teams who all need a target man.

“Nothing has happened yet surrounding his future, but some interesting situations may arise between now and August 31.”

He added: “I think a Lazio return would be improbable and there has never been anything with Roma at all.”