Goal.com Special: Mario Balotelli's Inter to Manchester City transfer saga - the definitive timeline
Friday, April 30
16:40: Agent Mino Raiola: Mario Balotelli won't stay at Inter if things continue like this
The Italy under-21 international has been left out of the team several times this season, clashing with coach Jose Mourinho, and his agent, Mino Raiola suggests that the teenager could leave the club at the end of the season if his situation does not improve.
Friday, May 12
09:45: Manchester City plot swoop for Inter 'bad boy' Mario Balotelli - report
Balotelli emerges as a summer transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report from The Times.
Tuesday, May 25
16:30: Mario Balotelli's Inter future has not been decided - agent
The agent of Inter striker Mario Balotelli says that his client's future will be up in the air until he meets with the Nerazzurri's directors.
Thursday, June 10
16:30: Inter supremo Massimo Moratti welcomes Manchester City interest in Mario Balotelli
Inter president Massimo Moratti responsive as the Premier League outfit Manchester City reignite their interest in the forward.
Saturday, June 19
09:30: Manchester City prepare £20m (€24m) offer for Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Manchester City upscale their interest in Mario Balotelli by faxing Inter an initial £20 million (€24m) offer, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.
Wednesday, June 30
10:10: Manchester City & Arsenal ready to move for Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Manchester City and Arsenal are ready to entice Inter rebel Mario Balotelli with lucrative offers after he admitted his future in Milan is far from certain.
Wednesday, June 30
16:30: Mario Balotelli can leave for £33.4m (€40m) - Inter president Massimo Moratti
Inter president Massimo Moratti tells the press that a bid of no less than €40m (£33.4m) would be required to prise teenage sensation Mario Balotelli away from the club.
Monday, July 5
19:55: Agent reveals Manchester City offer but insists Mario Balotelli will stay at Inter
The agent of Inter striker Mario Balotelli confirms that an offer for the enigmatic striker has come in from Manchester City. But Mino Raiola is quick to point out that his client would not move to England.
Mario Balotelli | Considering his options
Tuesday, July 6
16:25: Manchester United tell Inter they'll match Manchester City bid for Mario Balotelli - report
Manchester United are determined to go head-to-head with Manchester City and match any bid for Inter striker Mario Balotelli, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Thursday, July 8
09:55: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells friends Inter ace Mario Balotelli will be 'new Cristiano Ronaldo' - report
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to turn Inter's Mario Balotelli into Old Trafford's new Cristiano Ronaldo.
Friday, July 9
13:55: Roberto Mancini confirms that Manchester City want Mario Balotelli
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says his club are definitely interested in bringing Mario Balotelli from Inter to Eastlands.
Monday, July 12
18:55: Inter starlet Mario Balotelli no longer with the Italian Players Association - agent
Inter striker Mario Balotelli is no longer a part of the Italian Players Association (AIC), his agent reveals to the press.
Wednesday, July 14
17:15: Chelsea set to submit £25m (€30m) offer for Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Chelsea are ready to submit a £25m (€30m) bid for Inter striker Mario Balotelli, according to internews.it.
Thursday, July 15
22:55: Inter insist Premier League target Mario Balotelli is not for sale
Inter poacher Mario Balotelli is ready to ditch Serie A because of issues with the limits on non-EU players introduced by the Italian FA, suggests agent Mino Raiola.
Monday, July 16
14:55: Inter president Massimo Moratti admits Manchester City are interested in Mario Balotelli but claims he is unaware of any offers
Inter president Massimo Moratti confirms Manchester City interest but quickly reveals that he has not been following the latest developments and has no knowledge that the Citizens have made a £20.85m (€25m) bid.
Saturday, July 17
08:55: Manchester City & Manchester United face bidding war for £29m (€35m)-rated Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Eastlands outfit in battle with city rivals Manchester United for Balotelli, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Monday, July 19
12:35 : Mino Raiola confirms Mario Balotelli will leave Inter
The attacker's agent says his client is on his way out of the Serie A club.
Wednesday, July 21
14:15: Mario Balotelli's agent suggests Inter deal with Manchester City could take flight next week
Manchester City's deal for Inter striker Mario Balotelli edges closer, but the bureaucratic wheels seem to be turning sluggishly as agent Mino Raiola doesn't expect a conclusion until next week at the earliest.
Saturday, July 24
19:00: Mario Balotelli's future will be resolved next week - agent
The future of Inter striker Mario Balotelli will be finalised next week, according to the player's agent. The 19-year-old looks set to leave the Italian and European champions and join ambitious Premier League club Manchester City this summer.
Sunday, July 25
08:55: Manchester City and Inter reach agreement over Mario Balotelli - report
Inter and Manchester City eventually reach an agreement over the transfer of striker Mario Balotelli, according to latest reports.
Sunday, July 25
10:13: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini excited to work with Mario Balotelli again
City's Italian boss admits his growing hope that he will work with the young striker again, after bringing him through the ranks while in charge at Inter.
13:38: Balotelli's agent plays down reports of agreement with Manchester City
Reports of a transfer agreement between City and Inter are premature, says agent Mino Raiola. "Nothing has been signed between Balotelli and Manchester City and I doubt anything will be in the next few days," he notes.