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HITC Sport understands former QPR youngster Michael Petrasso could be set for a return to the UK from Montreal Impact.

Montreal Impact defender Michael Petrasso (24) gains control of the ball over Toronto FC forward Auto (96) during the Toronto FC versus the Montreal Impact game on March 17, 2018, at...

Former Queens Park Rangers winger Michael Petrasso is a target for a number of Football League clubs on loan after being told he can leave by Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Petrasso, who can play as a winger or at right-back, joined Montreal Impact last January after spending six years at Queens Park Rangers.

The 23-year-old struggled to hold down a regular place in the QPR side during his time at Loftus Road with the versatile performer being sent out on loan at the likes of Oldham Athletic, Notts County, Coventry City and Leyton Orient.

Petrasso has made 14 appearances for Montreal Impact since his arrival at the club, but the arrival of former Manchester City and Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has pushed him down the pecking order at the MLS side.

Michael Petrasso #23 of Canada controls the ball against Jamaica in a quarterfinal match during the CONCACAF Gold Cup at University of Phoenix Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.

Canadian international Petrasso was not in the Montreal Impact squad for last week’s clash with Chicago Fire and the Impact are willing to let him go out on loan to get regular first-team football.

Petrasso is understood to be open to the idea of returning to England on loan and a number of Championship and League One clubs have expressed an interest in taking him on a temporary basis.

Montreal Impact defender Michael Petrasso (24) runs after the ball while looking on his right during the Los Angeles FC versus the Montreal Impact game on April 21, 2018, at Stade Saputo...