Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli has emerged as a transfer target for Serie A outfit Bologna.

The 26-year-old has been told that he has no immediate future with Jurgen Klopp's side and is searching for regular football with a new club.

Rossoblu manager Roberto Donadoni is quoted by the Gazzetta dello Sport as saying: "Of course I would be okay with Balotelli joining the club. What is discussed behind closed doors and what is said publicly must remain behind closed doors.

"All I'll say is that such a move is still far-fetched but I don't hide the fact that big names are coveted by everyone and Mario is one of those players.

"The key thing is that anyone who comes here has to have the correct attitude and work rate for our team. If they don't, then we can't afford to have him. But if the player is available and shows that willingness to work, then he is certainly welcome here."

Balotelli has not played in any of Liverpool's competitive fixtures this season.