According to CalcioMercato, Mario Balotelli is an idea for the rossoblù to replace the injured Belotti. Balotelli is a free agent after the last season at Genoa. In the summer, there were transfer rumors, but the player did not sign with any club. Now, Cagliari is considering him, having lost Belotti for almost the entire season due to a long-term injury.

Cagliari is reportedly considering a move for Mario Balotelli to address an emergency situation following a serious injury to striker Belotti. The 35-year-old is a free agent after a spell at Genoa described as not very fortunate, and the club could sign him without waiting for the January transfer window. Cagliari's interest is heightened as their other forwards have yet to score. Balotelli is among a list of high-profile free agents being considered, which also includes other appealing options like Aboubakar, Paco Alcacer, and former Udinese player Isaac Success.