Recalled Italy striker Mario Balotelli has been contacted by Marseille about making a summer switch once his productive spell at Ligue 1 neighbours Nice comes to an end, according to reports.

Balotelli, 27, experienced the most-prolific season of his headline-grabbing career in 2017/18 when he struck 26 times in 38 matches.

But his one-year contract at Les Aiglons expires on June 30 and there is no sign of a renewal.

L’Equipe has stated that l’OM’s desire to get a new centre forward has drawn them towards the ex-Internazionale, Manchester City and AC Milan attacker.