18 - year - old El-Cruzero attacker Saddam Auta Michael returned to Nigeria on Wednesday from Italy, where he underwent series of trials with Italian clubs.<br /><br />It would be recalled that Inter Milan, his first port of call, did not offer Michael a contract. He later tried his luck with Genoa based side Sampdoria.<br /><br />Auta Michael, who has been dubbed Nigeria's Carlos Tevez, returned to the country empty-handed without signing a contract. <br /><br />He claims his representatives are studying the contract proposal from Sampdoria. If things according to plan, he would join the Serie A side in the summer transfer market.<br /><br />Clubs in England are believed to be monitoring Auta Michael's situation. In that case, Sampdoria should act fast before their competitors land his signature.<br />