Napoli rule out move for ‘disruptive’ Balotelli

The former Inter player has been hitting the headlines throughout the summer voicing his disappointment with life in Manchester, fuelling speculation that he is homesick.

City have never shown that they want to sell the controversial striker even though coach Roberto Mancini has also had problems handling the player.

Napoli are not interested in the player regardless of the Premier League club’s stance.

Napoli are on the lookout for another striker if Ezequiel Lavezzi leaves.

On Wednesday, Inter were reported to have had talks with the Argentinean striker on a possible transfer from Napoli.

Asked if Napoli wanted to sign Balotelli, De Laurentiis told Sky Sport Italia: "Absolutely not.

"He is funny, but it is too disruptive and I prefer that he applies his talents elsewhere."

Napoli would instead prefer to sign Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi, who was previously a target of Juventus, while Barcelona or Real Madrid are thought to be his dream clubs.

De Laurentiis said: "I understand the ambition of a young man to want to go to Barcelona or Real Madrid, it's normal.

"He (Rossi) didn't say no to me, though, but this was around four weeks ago.

"I will try to buy him this season, but I'm ready to leave him in Spain."