ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli walks past manager Brendan Rodgers as he is substituted against Besiktas JK during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers on signing Balotelli and missing out on Alexis Sanchez and Dele Alli

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed club owners Fenway Sports Group told him to sign the problematic Mario Balotelli after he had rejected the player.

Germany’s goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen gestures during the Euro U21 soccer championship semi final match between Portugal and Germany, at the Ander stadium in Olomouc, Czech Republic, Saturday, June 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

“Good goalkeepers” but no interest in Ter Stegen and Horn, claims Klopp

Jurgen Klopp has once again denied rumoured interest in a new goalkeeper, quashing speculation of moves for two German No. 1s.

AC Milan's Mario Balotelli in action against Liverpool during the International Champions Cup Group B match at the Bank of America Stadium on day thirteen of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli expected to be sidelined until new year

Mario Balotelli will undergo surgery on Wednesday to resolve a groin problem and is expected to be sidelined until the new year.

AC Milan's Mario Balotelli in action against Liverpool during the International Champions Cup Group B match at the Bank of America Stadium on day thirteen of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Mario Balotelli strikes to show he can be AC Milan loan hit

Mario Balotelli believes he has started proving his doubters wrong after scoring the first goal of his second spell with AC Milan.

AC Milan's Mario Balotelli in action against Liverpool during the International Champions Cup Group B match at the Bank of America Stadium on day thirteen of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli makes instant impact on AC Milan return vs. Inter

Making his first competitive appearance for AC Milan since returning on loan, Mario Balotelli caught the eye with an impressive display.

Liverpool “paying 20%” of Mario Balotelli’s wages at AC Milan

Reports on Thursday claim Liverpool will be paying a fifth of Mario Balotelli’s wages when the Italian returns to former club AC Milan.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli walks past manager Brendan Rodgers as he is substituted against Besiktas JK during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli: “the formation chosen by Rodgers was not suited”

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini looks dejected as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad score a late equalising goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Go Back to Italy! Liverpool’s Failed Italian Signings

After the news that Mario Balotelli finally ended his Liverpool nightmare, one would suggest his time on Merseyside was nothing less than perplexing.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 31, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli in action against Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

CONFIRMED: Mario Balotelli completes AC Milan return

Mario Balotelli’s season loan back to AC Milan has been confirmed.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 27, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli applauds the supporters as he is substituted against Everton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Crazy, Stupid Love: The Mario Balotelli Show Leaves Town

For Liverpool the latest episode of the Mario Balotelli Show began with hope, excitement and promises.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 13, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli in action against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli completes AC Milan medical ahead of loan move from Liverpool

Mario Balotelli has completed his medical at AC Milan and declared his delight at returning to the Rossoneri ahead of his loan switch

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 25, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli looks dejected as his side draw 0-0 with Hull City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Video: Carragher, Neville, Henry discuss Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool exit

Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football saw Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Thierry Henry discuss Mario Balotelli’s imminent exit from Liverpool.

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 31, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli in action against Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli expected to complete AC Milan return within next 48 hours

Mario Balotelli is expected to complete a return to AC Milan within the next 48 hours, with a deal between Liverpool and the Italian side now resting on how much of the player’s wages the Reds will subsidise.

AC Milan confirm Mario Balotelli talks: “This is absolutely his last chance”

AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on loan.

AC Milan's Mario Balotelli in action against Liverpool during the International Champions Cup Group B match at the Bank of America Stadium on day thirteen of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reports: AC Milan have “opened talks” with Liverpool over Mario Balotelli loan

Mario Balotelli could be set for a return to former side AC Milan, if reports are to be believed, with a loan move to Serie A rumoured.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, February 19, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli celebrates scoring the first goal against Besiktas JK from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 1st Leg match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli: Is there no place for mavericks in modern football?

With Mario Balotelli’s failed spell on Merseyside set to come to an end this summer, Jack Lusby explores the modern footballing maverick.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini looks dejected as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad score a late equalising goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini transfer latest: Watford and Inter Milan linked

As the summer transfer window nears its end, Liverpool strike duo Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini have again been in the headlines.

Brendan Rodgers hints at departures for “players who want to play”

Speaking during his pre-AFC Bournemouth press conference, Brendan Rodgers hinted at departures for a host of Liverpool players this summer.

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 25, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli in action against West Bromwich Albion's Gareth McAuley during the Premier League match at the Hawthorns. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli to receive six-figure loyalty bonus if he remains at Liverpool this summer

Reports on Thursday suggest Mario Balotelli will receive a hefty loyalty bonus from Liverpool, should he stay at the club beyond August.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, September 15, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli during training at Melwood ahead of their opening UEFA Champions League Group B match against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Journalist lifts the lid on Mario Balotelli’s training ground behaviour

Mario Balotelli is set to leave Liverpool a year after joining the club as a “calculated gamble” from AC Milan for £16 million.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli and Fabio Borini looks dejected as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad score a late equalising goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

8 players who could still leave Liverpool FC this month

As the end of the summer transfer window edges closer, Henry Jackson looks at eight Liverpool players who could still leave this month.

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 25, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli in action against West Bromwich Albion FC during the Premier League match at the Hawthorns. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli turns down move to Dubai-based Al Ahli

Mario Balotelli has turned down a move to Dubai-based Al Ahli, who have signed Benfica’s Brazilian striker Lima instead.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 25, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli looks dejected as his side draw 0-0 with Hull City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool treatment continues to cause debate

The debate over Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool career is continuing to spark contrasting opinions among fans.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli walks past manager Brendan Rodgers as he is substituted against Besiktas JK during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“He’s too much effort” — Freezing out of Mario Balotelli and co. divides Liverpool fans

Reports that Liverpool have frozen several players out of their training sessions and pre-season plans, and in particular Mario Balotelli, have divided opinion among supporters.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 13, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli in action against Aston Villa during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mario Balotelli’s Anfield misadventure and a glorious opportunity wasted

With the Mario Balotelli experiment expected to close this summer, Andrew Ronan ponders if the Italian realises the chance he had to become a legend at Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 25, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli looks dejected as his side draw 0-0 with Hull City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Bologna considering Mario Balotelli move

Promoted Bologna could offer Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli the opportunity to rekindle his career in Serie A.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 25, 2014: Liverpool's Mario Balotelli looks dejected as his side draw 0-0 with Hull City during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

£7m – Liverpool name their price for Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli will be able to leave Liverpool for just £7million this summer, according to Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero.