Sampdoria plot move for Liverpool flop

Italian outfit Sampdoria are planning a move for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, The Guardian reports.

The Italy international joined the Reds from AC Milan over the summer, as a replacement for Luis Suarez, who left Merseyside for Barcelona in the same period.

According to The Guardian, Sampdoria could make an offer for Balotelli, with keeper Sergio Romero likely to be make-weight in the deal.

Balotelli has yet to score a goal for Liverpool in the Premier League this season.