West Ham will try to sign Mario Balotelli

Gianfranco Zola, the boss of West Ham United, is reported to have stated his intent to try and bring talented Internazionale forward Mario Balotelli to Upton Park in the January transfer window. The 19-year-old has struggled for first-team action at the San Siro, but Zola believes that he can use his abilities best.

He told the Corriere dello Sport: "If Inter want to talk about him in January we are ready.Mario has extraordinary potential, but he must understand that he has to improve, showing the right attitude.Last summer there was a time when we asked about him. In January, we will see what intention they have. Sure if he does leave Milan, we would not be the only ones who want him."