Liverpool dealt huge blow as Besiktas close in on Germany international Mario GomezBESIKTAS are closing in on Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez, according to reports. By Dan Gibbs 16:08, Thu, Jul 16, 2015 | UPDATED: 16:25, Thu, Jul 16, 2015 Link copied Bookmark GETTYMario Gomez is close to agreeing a move to Turkish giants BesiktasLiverpool have been heavily linked with the German - which included talks of Mario Balotelli being offered in a swap-deal.But, that deal may be off now with the Turkish outfit in talks with Gomez and hoping to push a deal through, according to Lig Tv. The 30-year-old joined Fiorentina from Bayern Munich in 2013 but has only featured 29 times for the Italian club.Former Chelsea-striker Demba Ba left Besiktas last month to join Shanghai Shenhua. Related articles Liverpool make 'first contact' with wantaway Chelsea winger... Brendan Rodgers fires warning shots at Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United The deal may come as a blow to Brendan Rodgers who could be trying to offload Balotelli along with striker Rickie Lambert.The Anfield boss has plenty of money to spend after Raheem Sterling's £49million move was completed on Tuesday. Related articles Besiktas complicate £5m transfer of flop Arsenal midfielder Transfer News: Liverpool land Benteke, Man Utd's fifth signing, double Arsenal exit talks Watch: Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler skydives to help launch club's new away kit SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy