Serie A side Lazio are taking interesting in Southampton star Graziano Pelle, according to Italian media Corriere dello Sport.
The Italian side are planning to bring him back to Italy in the summer window despite of knowing the exceptional form of the English side Southampton this season.
The Saints are on sixth spot in the Premier League table, six points behind the fourth place side Manchester United.
The Saints signed Pelle from Feyenoord for a fee around £9 million last summer. He has been a vital player for them, he has scored eight Premier League goals in 30 games. In total, he has scored nine goals in 33 appearances.
The 29-year-old Italian has played for several Italian sides in his career including Parma.
Lazio are taking keen interest in him, however, Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is confident that the player sis happy in England and will not leave this summer.
Corriere dello Sport reported that Lazio are eyeing him as a replacement of German striker Miroslav Klose who is in link with a move to Premier League.
Recently, he scored a goal for Italy in a friendly international game against England. The match ended as a 1 – 1 draw.
Recently, he scored a goal for Italy in a friendly international game against England. The match ended as a 1 – 1 draw.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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