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Agent denies Liverpool striker set to join Besiktas: Reds still want deal
MARIO BALOTELLI has not held discussions with Besiktas over a move this summer, according to his agent.
Mario Balotelli spent last season on loan at AC Milan
The Liverpool striker spent the whole of this season on loan at AC Milan.
He struggled in Italy, scoring just three goals in 23 appearances for Milan, and is currently due to return to Anfield for pre-season training.
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But he looks set to be on the move again this summer with a number of clubs reportedly interested in his signature.
However Raiola has now dismissed those reports.
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Raiola told Goal: “I have not discussed Mario with Besiktas and I have never spoken to any Turkish media about that.
"I said last year they are the worst for writing lies and that is again the case.”
Goal also report Liverpool are still hopeful the striker will secure a move away from Anfield this summer.
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