Mario Balotelli Looks Certain for an Inter Exit to the Premier League

Inter Milan's enigmatic striker Mario Balotelli has came out and apologized for his recent behavior during his cameo role against Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal.

The Italian striker has been heavily criticized for his lack of effort and respect for Inter Milan.

He has clashed with manager, Jose Mourinho on a regular basis this season, and after his recent antics regarding the Inter fans and his teammates, the self-professed AC Milan fan seems certain to depart Inter Milan in the summer.

Balotelli made a gesture towards Inter Milan fans who were berating him during the semifinal. He was then involved in a bust-up with teammate Marco Materazzi in the tunnel.

The Inter striker apologized to everyone for his gesture on Tuesday evening.

His agent, Mino Raiola, came out and announced that he and Balotelli would do everything possible to ensure that Mario can play football next year, and regain his place in the national side.

And said he would have to see if that would be possible with Inter Milan.

Despite major rumors that Mario Balotelli has handed in a transfer request, the striker's agent has came out and denied that such a request was made.

The top teams of the Premier League look set to scuffle between themselves to capture the disgruntled Italian.

Despite Barotelli's attitude he possesses a great mixture of pace, strength, and technical ability that will make him a hot commodity for the Premier League's elite.

Arsenal were previously linked with the Inter striker during the January transfer window, after the Gunners suffered the long-term loss of Robin Van Persie.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger chose against attempting to sign Balotelli, but since then the Frenchman has admitted that his side needs strengthening during the summer.

Brazilian-born Croatian striker Eduardo has been receiving interest from Lyon, among others, and Wenger may be tempted to sell Eduardo and bring in some fresh faces.

Big spenders Manchester City are linked with just about everyone possible, but they are also said to be interested in signing the Italian.

Of course their current manager, Roberto Mancini is also Italian and a former Inter Milan manager. Manchester City will be looking to add further talent and depth to their team for next season.

And hopefully for them next season will include the Champions League.

But whether Roberto Mancini will still be at the helm next year is also a burning question, and that indecision may hurt City's chances of landing the striker.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with possible moves for AC Milan's Alexandre Pato and Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero during the summer.

Chelsea's manager Carlo Ancelotti would be familiar with the ability of Balotelli due to his time in Italy prior to this season.

Although Inter will look for a reasonable fee for the release of Mario Balotelli's services, it should be somewhat less than the figures quoted to acquire either of Chelsea's aforementioned targets.

This could push the London side to focusing their sights on the Inter striker.

Manchester United's striking options have been heavily discussed this season. Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has come under continental criticism from the media and United fans all season.

There is rumour of a possible switch between United and AC Milan, with United sending the Bulgarian to AC Milan and Klass-Jan Huntelaar being sent the other way.

Alex Ferguson is unlikely to spend any more funds on a striker after bringing in young Mexican striker Javier Hernandez a few weeks ago. The United manager may be tempted to try bait Inter Milan into a bidding war with their city rivals for Berbatov.

The season has yet to end and already there is heavy speculation about the summer actions of the Premier League's elite as they all know that they must strengthen their squads in the summer and Mario Balotelli is going to be a name on a lot of team's radars.