Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly expressed a desire to learn how to cook after joining the Merseyside club.

The 24-year-old, who signed for the Reds from AC Milan last Monday, made his debut in yesterday's 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

The Italy international has previously admitted that he is not the most handy in the kitchen following his time at Manchester City before he joined Milan in January last year.

However, according to the Daily Star, Balotelli is hoping to rectify that by taking evening cooking lessons in Manchester.

The striker is believed to be staying at the Lowry Hotel in the city while he hunts for a place to live on Merseyside.