Five potential summer destinations for misfiring Mario Balotelli

Liverpool’s misfiring Italian striker Mario Balotelli has endured a lacklustre spell at Anfield, and has recently come under even more scrutiny, following his poor FA Cup display against Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers.

The former Manchester City forward is odds-on at 8/11 to not be a Liverpool player on the opening day of the 2015/16 season, after managing to net only four goals in his futile Reds career so far.

Out-of-favour forward Balotelli has the potential to be a prolific poacher, having shown glimpses of his possible potent performances this season, after bagging an important winner against Tottenham last month.

However, it’s still clear that the misfiring marksman needs to be at a club that will make him their main man and build a team around the Italy international, in order to reach his maximum potential.

Galatasaray
A move to the Turkish Super Lig could provide Balotelli with the platform on which he could finally hit the heights he promised as a young prospect.

Galatasaray are sitting at the summit of the Turkish top-flight and are regularly contesting in Europe’s elite competition each year.

A possible reunion with former Inter Milan teammate Wesley Sneijder would boost the club’s attacking threat massively, with the duo having played alongside each other at the San Siro during the 2009/10 campaign.

Monaco
Ligue 1 title-hopefuls Monaco would have no problem paying Balotelli’s substantial wages, as a potential link-up with former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov a possible potent pairing.

The Italian attacker would undoubtedly enjoy life in the South of France, and European football looks likely, after Leonardo Jardim’s men climbed into the top four places.