Man United boss Jose Mourinho talks transfer with Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli - report

JOSE MOURINHO has held talks with Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli, according to reports in Italy.

By Jonathan Green

TALKS: Mario Balotelli has received advice from Jose Mourinho on his future

However, the Manchester United boss is not about to make a shock move for the Italian but gave him some advice to sort out his future, according to Calciomercato.

Balotelli has failed to make an impact at Liverpool since joining from AC Milan for £16m in 2014 as a replacement for Luis Suarez, scoring just one league goal.

He spent last season on loan back at Milan and Jurgen Klopp is desperate to offload him this summer.

A number of clubs, including Sampdoria, Chievo Verona, Ajax and Besiktas have been linked with Balotelli but his wage demands have so far prevented any deals taking place.

Mourinho managed Balotelli while in charge at Inter Milan and Calciomercato claim the striker sought out the Portuguese boss for some advice.

They say informal talks took place over the last few days and Mourinho is said to have advised Balotelli to change his attitude and lower his demands.

Balotelli has not featured in any of Liverpool's games since returning to the club despite acting professionally in training.

The Daily Express reported last month that Liverpool could seek to mutually terminate Balotelli's contract if they could not find a new club for him.

The 26-year-old's contract expires next June.