Besiktas could offer Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli a route out of Anfield after their president expressed a desire to sign the Italy international.

Fikret Orman believes the 25-year-old, who did not travel with the Reds for their tour of the United States after being deemed surplus to requirements, could be a good fit for the Istanbul-based club.

He admits, however, had it not been for Balotelli’s reputation for being difficult they would not stand a chance of attracting him.

“Mario Balotelli is the type of footballer that our fans can associate themselves with,” he said. “To be fair, if he wasn’t deemed as a trouble-maker, he wouldn’t be rumoured to be joining us.”