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Inter to work in the U.S.: Mancini group, apart Balotelli
It 'just finished the second session diretttmante America for Inter. The second training focused after a warming work with the ball in a series of exercises on the possession of the game and tactics. Amantino Mancini, Obiora Nwankwo, Paolo Orlandoni and Thiago Motta played the entire session with his teammates. Samuel Eto'o, after a first part with the group, made an aggregate having specific aerobic session yesterday at the rest of the team only after the summer break post-World. Work of unloading, massage and swimming pool, Mario Balotelli.<br /><br />-- Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:54 am --<br /><br /><a class="postlink" href="http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_6280619,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 19,00.html</a>
City close on Balotelli
Blues remain locked in talks regarding the purchase of Inter striker
Sky Sports News understands Manchester City are closing on a deal for Mario Balotelli, but a transfer fee is still to be agreed.
The Blues have been chasing the Inter Milan striker for some time, with the talented but temperamental teenager having grown unsettled in Italy.
He suffered numerous bust-ups with former Inter boss Jose Mourinho last season, leading to him becoming disillusioned with life at Giuseppe Meazza.
A summer switch has been widely touted, even though Mourinho has since left for Real Madrid and Rafa Benitez has been appointed as his replacement.
Options
Balotelli's representatives have always maintained that the 19-year-old has numerous options to consider, including sticking with Inter, and they insist that no deal has been struck with City as yet.
However, it is understood that talks regarding an agreement are ongoing and the Premier League side are closing in on one of their top targets.
Reports in Italy have suggested that a £25million move has already been put in place, but it is understood that no such terms have been agreed.
City remain optimistic regarding their chances of bringing Balotelli to Eastlands, but have put contingency plans in place.
It is believed that Roberto Mancini has identified a list of alternative targets should he miss out on the youngster, who he worked with during his time in the Inter hot-seat.
