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Mario Balotelli arrives at Liverpool's Melwood training ground ahead of the Italy international's £16m move from AC Milan.

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Mario Balotelli arrived at Liverpool's Melwood training ground on Saturday for a medical ahead of his £16m move.

The 24-year-old AC Milan striker has reportedly been offered £90,000 a week to return to England. However there are add-ons amounting to an additional £40,000 if the ex-Manchester City fans' favourite keeps out of trouble.

Brendan Rodgers' side are understood to have sought assurances from the Italy international about his commitment and off-field behaviour.

Crowds gathered expectantly at the club's Merseyside base but the deal will come too late for the Reds' match against Man City on Monday.