Thoughts?
Not too bothered about this, I don't rate him that highly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28878088
Not too bothered about this, I don't rate him that highly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28878088
Balotelli signs for Liverpool - Official
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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It would be a very good signing.
Would love him at Liverpool, would be great to see the controversy and their fans turn on him as he angles for a move away.
For us or them?
Liverpool. He's an idiot but a good player that will score goals for them if he moves. One injury to Sturridge and they're snookered with their current strike force.
"I can categorically tell you Mario Balotelli will not be at Liverpool," Rodgers said ahead of Liverpool's game against Manchester United in Miami.
"In my last press conference I was asked a question about Mario Balotelli and I talked about what a talent he was and what an excellent player he was and the next day it was wrote as if we were signing him.
"I just gave my perception of him as a player. It shouldn't be transmitted in to us signing the player."
"In my last press conference I was asked a question about Mario Balotelli and I talked about what a talent he was and what an excellent player he was and the next day it was wrote as if we were signing him.
"I just gave my perception of him as a player. It shouldn't be transmitted in to us signing the player."
According to Di Marzio the deal could be done really soon as soon as today even. Would be an excellent buy for them and strengthen their squad. If Rodgers can get Balotelli to be consistent then it could be a game changer for them.
Either he was keeping the story cold or at the time he had eyes for other strikers such as Cavani.
Would be the weirdest 'big' signing of them all.
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Nearly a 1:2 goal scoring record over the past 3 seasons (and 30 in 54 for Milan) is pretty damn decent. His non-existent work rate (or to be exact, team play) is a bit of a myth actually too (see video below) though I agree he doesn't suit our pressing style, not that Sturridge is much of a presser either.
Fact is if Studge gets injured (highly likely since he's rather susceptible to minor knocks that put him out of action for a game or two) then our only other resource is Lambert and whilst he is a good player to have on the bench to come on when in dire need or sub off Studge, I'd not want him leading our line with his lack of pace. We need another striker (and no way can we start the season without strengthening further, it's not worth taking the risk when you think of the income at risk if losing out on Top 4 and failing in the CL .... highly probable if we lose Studge) and we've obviously tried for a number of Europe's best already, but for one reason or another none have come off. Barrett however says Falcao remains our top target (one year loan with option to buy) but we are readying the Super Mario deal in case it doesn't come off.
If we have Balotelli for 2-3 years and he keeps up his 0.47 goals per match then we'll be laughing even with his occasional mad-cap antics and red cards (4 in 2.5 yrs).
Nearly a 1:2 goal scoring record over the past 3 seasons (and 30 in 54 for Milan) is pretty damn decent. His non-existent work rate (or to be exact, team play) is a bit of a myth actually too (see video below) though I agree he doesn't suit our pressing style, not that Sturridge is much of a presser either.
Fact is if Studge gets injured (highly likely since he's rather susceptible to minor knocks that put him out of action for a game or two) then our only other resource is Lambert and whilst he is a good player to have on the bench to come on when in dire need or sub off Studge, I'd not want him leading our line with his lack of pace. We need another striker (and no way can we start the season without strengthening further, it's not worth taking the risk when you think of the income at risk if losing out on Top 4 and failing in the CL .... highly probable if we lose Studge) and we've obviously tried for a number of Europe's best already, but for one reason or another none have come off. Barrett however says Falcao remains our top target (one year loan with option to buy) but we are readying the Super Mario deal in case it doesn't come off.
If we have Balotelli for 2-3 years and he keeps up his 0.47 goals per match then we'll be laughing even with his occasional mad-cap antics and red cards (4 in 2.5 yrs).
- Joseph Musker @Musker_LFC 6h
Mario Balotelli currently earns £60,000 a week at AC Milan. - Joseph Musker @Musker_LFC 6h
AC Milan want £16m, (€20m) for Mario Balotelli. Talks between the clubs have started. No bid yet, but Milan are willing to sell him.
OptaJoe @OptaJoe 3m
132 - Balotelli has a lower mins / goal ratio for Milan in Serie A (132) than Sturridge (136) or Suarez (138) for LFC in the PL.
132 - Balotelli has a lower mins / goal ratio for Milan in Serie A (132) than Sturridge (136) or Suarez (138) for LFC in the PL.
I'm surprised Arsenal aren't all over this given the reported fee. They need a forward and this guy is guaranteed goals and more importantly, affordable. Again, he's a dickhead, but Wenger strikes me as a man that could harness that potential into something quite special.
Wow. Thought that it was just a silly rumour.This will be a fantastic signing for them.
Just turned 24 and this would be his 4th club. He's becoming Anelka mark II. I can see the sense from Liverpool's perspective but, given how homesick he apparently was in Manchester, I can't see it being anything more than a short-term arrangement.
Mad or not if Liverpool sign him up today they'll be a far stronger outfit than they were this time yesterday. If he settles down a bit considering he's only 24 he could be a brilliant signing. Either way they'd probably let him get away with doing anything there anyways.
He'll provide guaranteed goals & some Suarez-lite controversy. Win;Win for the scousers
Our rivals get stronger!
Our rivals get stronger!
He does take a lot of pens though, in the two years since he joined Milan 9 out of his 26 league goals have been penalties.
He is a turd who causes problems at every club he joins. If he goes to Liverpool it won't bother me in the slightest.
I can't really ever see him growing up myself, always think he'll be a bit of an idiot. Just who he is. He can be a good player on his day but when he's not up to it he's just a waste of time. I'd be glad if they signed him, seems to have problems wherever he goes and people play it off as "banter" or "hilarious" when most the time it ends badly for him.
5 out of 21 goals in all matches (inc. Internationals) last season. Hardly a massive %.
@Milanello: Mediaset reports tha Milan and Liverpool have reached an agreement regarding the sale of Balotelli - allegedly around €22m.
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Think he will be a lot wiser this time round. No doubt the tabloids will be looking for any miniscule story to blow out of proportion.
depressing that our rivals sign so many players they need whilst we take ages to sign 3 players whilst we need players far more than any of them, it's like the club want to be left behind.
Guy is a moron, but a very good player. Could be a very good signing for teh scousers.
if they get him they will definitely come top four, we can abandon any hopes of doing so ourselves right now even, unless we sign more defenders & midfielders before the window shuts, then we aren't even close to being able to challenge City, Chelsea, Arsenal & a Liverpool with Balotteli
He is the only "top" class attacker they can really sign. Its a big gamble. Personally I hope he does sign for them. The amount of sulking and lack of team ethic in him can only be bad for Liverpool long term.
Signing him doesn't guarantee them top 4. The signing is a risk, could understand if it was a loan. Even if he has calmed down a bit with the antics, on the pitch he can still be very lazy and frustrating.
he's exactly the kind of player they need...so they got him...
we needed several quality defenders/midfielders, so far we have signed 2 defenders & 1 midfielder, we aren't good enough to finish above a team like theirs with Balotelli added in.
He's obviously a gamble, but one I'd probably take if I were in their position. They clearly need a top striker... who else can they get?
The guy has several screws lose but he'll score goals.
Baffles me that some United fans are hoping this goes through. It would be a great signing for them, sadly.
Berlusconi has said that the "white smoke" regarding the sale of Balotelli is near. I was unsure of this when I first heard but now im eager to see it happen, his goalscoring record in Italy is much better than I thought, still questions over his workrate and attitude in games but feck it.. I'll embrace the madness that is Balotelli
Debut against City in Monday...wowser!
The first potential flare up will come when Liverpool are awarded a pen: Gerrard or Mario?!?!
The first potential flare up will come when Liverpool are awarded a pen: Gerrard or Mario?!?!
Nah. That will be the 2nd. The first scrap will be over who takes the free kicks at 30m out !
Did he do well at Milan?
This signing wouldn't bother me at all. He's got ability but he's not inconsistent. Plus his attitude stinks.
This signing wouldn't bother me at all. He's got ability but he's not inconsistent. Plus his attitude stinks.
That escalated quickly...
Seriously though, how do these transfers move so fecking fast when we're not involved? Or is it just because we're not as close to them when it's other clubs? Though I've heard next to nothing about this move over the past few weeks.
Seriously though, how do these transfers move so fecking fast when we're not involved? Or is it just because we're not as close to them when it's other clubs? Though I've heard next to nothing about this move over the past few weeks.
Read the thread ! It's still on Page 1
Gianluca Di Marzio @DiMarzio 3m
Milan, Balotelli: "Questo sarà il mio ultimo giorno a Milanello
Balotelli: This will be my last day as a Milan player !
(if my Italian is up to scratch)
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Milan, Balotelli: "Questo sarà il mio ultimo giorno a Milanello
Balotelli: This will be my last day as a Milan player !
(if my Italian is up to scratch)
99%
He'd be a good signing for them. Not always reliable but when he is on form, he's practically unplayable. If Rogers uses him properly he will do well.
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