Mario Balotelli set for Serie A return?

Super Mario has been linked with a Napoli move this morning

Could the Mario Balotelli experiment be over before it is ever really gotten started? Reports today are linking the Liverpool striker with a move to Napoli.

Mario Balotelli could be set for a speedy exit from Liverpool with Napoli reportedly looking to make a bid for the forward in January.

The striker returned to England in August after a spell at AC Milan but has so far failed to score in the Premier League and his lacklustre performances have led to widespread speculation about his future.

Napoli, who themselves have struggled to find their rhythm so far this term, are now being linked with giving him an exit route and the Metro are suggesting a fee of around 10million would be enough to tempt the Reds to sell.

Moving on and Jay Rodriguez has once again been linked with a move to Tottenham where his former Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino appears to be struggling to find a regular source of goals.

Rodriguez previously looked a contender for a place at last summer's World Cup, only for a serious knee injury to curtail his hopes and although he is still to return to the action, the Daily Telegraph says Spurs are keen to try and sign him in January.

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To Tottenham's North London rivals and Arsenal are now the favourites to sign Mats Hummels from Borussia Dortmund according to the Daily Star.

The World Cup winner has been regularly linked with a potential switch to Manchester United but with the Red Devils apparently favouring a move for Ezequiel Garay, the Gunners could swoop for the defender in January.

Another player on Arsenal's radar is Marseille forward Andre-Pierre Gignac who the Daily Mirror says is looking to leave France, although Newcastle are also being suggested as a possible destination.

Looking north of the border and Celtic boss Ronny Deila is keen to seal a permanent move for on loan forward John Guidetti, according to the Herald.

The Swede has failed to make an impact during his time at parent club Manchester City, spending the majority of the last few seasons out on loan and after a good start to life at Parkhead, Deila is now hoping the Bhoys can tempt him to agree a full-time move away from the Etihad.

Finally and Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has reportedly been the subject of a bid from Liverpool as Brendan Rodgers continues to search for competition for Simon Mignolet.

Casilla's form for the Catalan side has recently earned him a call-up to the Spain squad and the Metro says the Reds have now identified him as one of their main targets for January.