Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly thrown a leaving party ahead of a proposed move to AC Milan.

The 22-year-old has been tipped to depart from the Premier League champions before Thursday's transfer deadline but City assistant boss David Platt dismissed such suggestions today.

Despite the club's stance, it is thought that Balotelli held a party at his house last night and gave away mementos from his stay at the North-West outfit, according to The Sun.

It has been reported that City are holding out for a fee in the region of £28m for the controversial forward.