Lazio president refuses to rule out Mario Balotelli move

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has refused to rule out a move for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli.

The Biancocelesti are reportedly keen on signing the Italy international on loan, but agent Mino Raiola has insisted that the former Manchester City man wants to stay at Anfield.

When asked at a press conference about the possibility of Balotelli heading to Lazio, Lotito replied: "Balotelli? There are a lot of rumours.

"When I first came here, people ran away [from Lazio], now a lot of them want to come to Lazio. Whoever wants to join us must respect our standards."

Balotelli has scored just twice for Liverpool this season.