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Mario Balotelli in negotiations over Premier League, Serie A return - Raiola

Mino Raiola has said he is working on bringing Mario Balotelli back to Serie A or the Premier League.

Nice forward Balotelli is out of contract in the summer and, according to his agent Raiola, he will be a "bargain" for anybody looking to strengthen their attack.

The 27-year-old had successful spells at Inter Milan and AC Milan and Raiola believes he can deliver the goods once again in Serie A after proving he is back to his best in Ligue 1, while he says clubs from the Premier League are also taking an interest.

"Mario is ready to return," Raiola said. "He's matured and he's one of the top ten forwards in the world, and he's the No. 1 in Italy. He's worth €100 million, but he's available on a free, so he's a bargain.

"I'm already negotiating with many clubs in England and Italy. I've spoken with Juve, Roma, Napoli and Inter, but not Milan since they have [sporting director Massimiliano] Mirabelli and I'm not on his same level."

Balotelli has scored 13 goals in 19 Ligue 1 outings this season, after finding the back of the net 15 times in 23 games last term.

It is the first time he has gone into double figures in consecutive seasons since netting 12 and 14 for Milan in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 campaigns.