Besiktas 'preparing bid for Mario Balotelli'

The Italy international will turn 25 in August, but his future at Anfield is in doubt after just four goals in 28 competitive games.

His only Europa League strike was during a 1-0 victory over Besiktas in February and that appears to have stuck in their minds.

According to Turkish newspaper Haberturk, the Istanbul side are prepared to make a summer offer for SuperMario.

He would replace Demba Ba, who is looking for a return to the Premier League after just one season.

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