Samp coach fuels Balotelli speculation

Mario Balotelli: Could leave Liverpool this summer

New Sampdoria coach Walter Zenga has fuelled speculation the Blucerchiati could move for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli this summer.

Liverpool are expected to announce Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne as their sixth signing of the summer in the next 24 hours, and Balotelli is among the players they are willing to offload as they continue to pursue Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.

Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero said last month that the club would "open our doors" for Balotelli if he fancied a move back to Serie A, and Zenga has now admitted he too is a fan of the 24-year-old.

He told Rai Sport: "Pazzini, Cassano and Balotelli? They're all quality players. There are many issues to consider that sometimes escape the people, though. We'll see, the market is open until September."

As well as Balotelli, Liverpool are said to be open to offers for Lucas, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini, who is reportedly on the verge of a move to West Ham.

There is speculation in Italy, meanwhile, that the Reds have identified Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez as a possible alternative to Benteke, with Carlos Bacca set for AC Milan.

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Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca says he has agreed terms with AC Milan

Carlos Bacca: Looks set for a move to Serie A

Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca has confirmed that he has agreed terms with AC Milan, with the transfer expected to go through later this week.

Bacca, who is understand had held talks with Liverpool, looks set to continue his career in Italy after two prolific seasons at Sevilla.

The 28-year-old, who scored 28 goals in all competitions last season, says the San Siro giants are the frontrunners to secure his signature.

When asked about his move to Milan, he told journalists in Colombia: “It needs to be confirmed, but it is true - we’ve reached an agreement with Milan. 

"My representative tells me they are the club with 100 per cent of the possibility [of signing me].”

Bacca's representative, Sergio Barila, also confirmed the agreement between the club and player. He said: "I can confirm that Milan and the player have reached an agreement.

"Carlos has chosen the best for his future, it is normal to be happy."

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Nathaniel Clyne to undergo Liverpool medical on Monday

Nathaniel Clyne: To sign for Liverpool in next 24 hours

Southampton-back Nathaniel Clyne will undergo a medical at Liverpool on Monday before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract.

Clyne, 24, will return from holiday to complete the formalities of a deal which will be worth an initial £12.5million with additional payments, based on certain conditions, to add up to a total of £15million.

Clyne moved to St Mary's from Crystal Palace in 2012 and made 41 appearances for Ronald Koeman’s team last season, earning his first England cap in November.

He played the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 European qualifying victory over Slovenia this month, and has gone on to make four international appearances.

Liverpool have been swift in their transfer dealings so far in the current window, landing striker Danny Ings, midfielder James Milner and goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on free transfers as well as young Brazilian attacker Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim for £21.3million and defender Joe Gomez, for £3.5million, from Charlton.

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