Super Mario?

Inter star Mario Balotelli has told the Italian media that he is not averse to trying his luck abroad.

The Hammers had initially sought to take the 18-year-old rising star on loan during the January transfer window but a deal was unable to be concluded at the time.

Now Balotelli - who has found himself kicking his heels on the bench in Milan of late - says that he feels the time may be right to try his luck outside of Italy.

Taking to Tottusport, he said:

"I am delighted to be at Inter and I have not though about leaving. But if in future the club agree [to let me leave] - and there is a strong team that wants me - I would be glad to go abroad to try a new experience."

With regards to United's initial interest, he added:

“I was in contact with Zola, but in the end I can say that it went well here."

KUMB understand that the club are set to renew their interest in a number of players that were being targeted during the January transfer window.

Along with Balotelli, other players such as Sergei Homei - who travelled to London in January but was unable to conclude a deal - are likely to be on the radar once again, with the club of the opinion that better value is to be had during the summer months.