Rome-Mario Balotelli is on the brink of a shock
move to Liverpool, media in England and Italy
reported Thursday, two weeks after Reds boss
Brendan Rodgers ruled out a bid for the
controversial striker.
According to sports channel Sky Italia, AC Milan
have agreed to let the 24-year-old move to Anfield
and a transfer worth 20 million euros (16 million
pounds, $27 million) is being wrapped up.
A Milan spokesman said he could not confirm any
talks.
The reported move is being seen as a sign of
Liverpool's frustration at being unable to land a top
quality replacement for Luis Suarez following the
Uruguayan's World Cup biting disgrace and
subsequent departure for Barcelona.
During Liverpool's tour of the United States earlier
this month, Rodgers had appeared to close the door
on a move for Balotelli, saying: "I can categorically
tell you that he will not be coming to Liverpool."
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