Mario Balotelli has been linked with a surprise move to Flamengo after reports suggested that the Italian striker entered talks with the Brazilians.

The 28-year-old is currently without a club after being released by Marseille earlier this summer.

According to Sky Sports Italy, Balotelli could take his career to South America to work under Jorge Jesus in the Brasileiro Serie A.

Mario Balotelli has reportedly entered talks with Brazilian side Flamengo over a potential move

West Ham were also offered the chance to sign Balotelli last month after missing out on Maxi Gomez and Bournemouth's Callum Wilson.

Balotelli made 15 appearances for Marseille while scoring eight times for the Ligue 1 side.

It came after a stint with Nice under Patrick Vieira where he scored 43 times in 76 games.