Juventus were never in for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, insists the Italian club's general director Beppe Marotta. The former Manchester City forward was linked with a move from AC Milan to their Serie A rivals, but the 24-year-old made the switch from the San Siro to Anfield instead for £16million. And Marotta, whose club have won three from three without conceding this season, insists Juventus were never interested in signing Balotelli. Juventus were never in for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, insists the  club's general director Beppe Marotta . Former Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli was linked with a move from AC Milan to their Serie A rivals . Mario Balotelli, a 24-year-old striker, made the switch from the San Siro to Anfield instead for £16million . 'Balotelli? He has never been our target. We have never negotiated for him,' Marotta told Radio Uno. 'In January if we need to do so then we will make corrective measures. We are happy with the group at the disposal of Allegri, we are competitive in Italy and even in Europe, where there are other clubs stronger than us. 'I have heard criticism of our defence, but if I am not mistaken, after three games we have not conceded a goal. 'In recent years, Juventus' appeal has returned to what it was in the past. Years ago, (Udinese forward Antonio) Di Natale would not come, but now champions are willingly doing so. 'We have created a structure, with (sporting director Fabio) Paratici that allows us to take advantage of opportunities in the market.' Juventus were never in for Liverpool's newest striker Mario Balotelli, insists Beppe Marotta (pictured) Mario Balotelli gets involved in a clash with West Ham goalkeeper Adrian during Liverpool's 3-1 loss . Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, never far from controversy, squares up to West Ham goalkeeper Adrian .
Premier League club Liverpool signed Mario Balotelli from Serie A side AC Milan for £16million during the summer transfer window .
The former Manchester City striker was linked with  Italian rivals Juventus .
Juventus's general director Beppe Marotta insists '(Balotelli) has never been our target. We have never negotiated for him'
Juventus were never in for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, insists the Italian club's general director Beppe Marotta. The former Manchester City forward was linked with a move from AC Milan to their Serie A rivals, but the 24-year-old made the switch from the San Siro to Anfield instead for £16million. And Marotta, whose club have won three from three without conceding this season, insists Juventus were never interested in signing Balotelli. Juventus were never in for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, insists the  club's general director Beppe Marotta . Former Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli was linked with a move from AC Milan to their Serie A rivals . Mario Balotelli, a 24-year-old striker, made the switch from the San Siro to Anfield instead for £16million . 'Balotelli? He has never been our target. We have never negotiated for him,' Marotta told Radio Uno. 'In January if we need to do so then we will make corrective measures. We are happy with the group at the disposal of Allegri, we are competitive in Italy and even in Europe, where there are other clubs stronger than us. 'I have heard criticism of our defence, but if I am not mistaken, after three games we have not conceded a goal. 'In recent years, Juventus' appeal has returned to what it was in the past. Years ago, (Udinese forward Antonio) Di Natale would not come, but now champions are willingly doing so. 'We have created a structure, with (sporting director Fabio) Paratici that allows us to take advantage of opportunities in the market.' Juventus were never in for Liverpool's newest striker Mario Balotelli, insists Beppe Marotta (pictured) Mario Balotelli gets involved in a clash with West Ham goalkeeper Adrian during Liverpool's 3-1 loss . Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, never far from controversy, squares up to West Ham goalkeeper Adrian .
director Beppe Marotta. The former Manchester City forward was linked with a move from AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli, insists the  club's general director Beppe Marotta . Former Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli was linked with a move from AC Milan to their Serie A instead for £16million . 'Balotelli? He has never been our target. We have never negotiated for