Inter Milan invite Manchester City bid for Mario Balotelli

07 July 2010 00:54
Inter Milan have invited Manchester City to make a bid for striker Mario Balotelli. [LNB]City denied claims that a formal offer had been made, but boss Roberto Mancini is still interested in the 19-year-old forward he mentored at the San Siro.[LNB] Manchester United are also believed to be monitoring Balotelli, who is valued at £30million by Inter. [LNB] Make a move: Inter Milan have invited a mega money bid from Manchester City for teenage star Mario Balotelli[LNB]Their club president, Massimo Moratti, called on City to make a 'decent bid', adding: 'There are no players who can't be sold but offers should be in line with the current market value of Inter's players.' [LNB]City, who have also been linked with Germany striker Lukas Podolski, have spent £60m so far this summer. [LNB]And City keeper Shay Given admits the spree has piled pressure on Mancini, who is now putting his squad through double training sessions. [LNB] Yellow peril: Shay Given is concerned England keeper Joe Hart will dislodge him as Man City No 1[LNB]He said: 'The club have invested so much and the manager understands and knows the pressure is on to get results and trophies.' [LNB] Given, who has been out with a shoulder injury, also said he fears Joe Hart will start the season as No 1. [LNB]He said: 'Joe will be a threat but I hope to be fit by the end of the month.'[LNB]  Podolski on Man City list but Mancini faces competition from Italy and SpainFergie ready to lock horns with old rival Rafa in pursuit for Inter ace SneijderHair we go! Mancini sports a new look as City return to pre-season trainingMuller and Germany stars are not for sale! Bayern warn United and ChelseaMANCHESTER CITY FC

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