Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini wants to bring Inter Milan youngster Mario Balotelli to Sicily at the end of the season.

Balotelli, 18, wants a move to another top-flight club which can offer him regular first team action and he's warming to the option of Palermo.

Zamparini isn't interested in a loan and wants Balotelli outright. He hopes to land the Italy U21 international for less than £8 million.