Liverpool put Mario Balotelli through his paces

Mario Balotelli has undergone a fitness session ahead of his proposed transfer to Liverpool.

The AC Milan striker arrived at Liverpool's Melwood training base earlier today following the reported agreement of a £16m fee between the two clubs.

However, before the deal is confirmed, 24-year-old Balotelli, wearing a Liverpool training kit, was put through a series of exercises by the Premier League side's head of conditioning and fitness Ryland Morgans.

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It is believed that the move will be formally announced by Liverpool shortly, with Balotelli expected to attend their match against his former employers Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this evening.