Adana Demirspor president Murat Sancak has declared Newcastle United are interested in Mario Balotelli.

The former Manchester City and Inter Milan striker has revived his career in Turkey with the ambitious Adana Demirspor, which took Balotelli on a free transfer at the start of the season.

Now 31, Balotelli has scored eight goals this season and is being considered for a recall by Italy coach Roberto Mancini.

Sancak said: "Newcastle was considering signing Balotelli, but so far they have not made an official offer.

"There is an exit clause in his contract. But I cannot reveal the amount of that clause."