Southampton striker Graziano Pelle is being eyed as a potential summer signing by Italian champions Juventus, who have decided how much they feel he may cost to sign.
Pelle's future at Southampton is unclear following the departure of manager Ronald Koeman to take over at Everton. His agent has admitted to holding talks with Everton and Stoke City, but the race for Pelle's signature now goes outside England.
Indeed, according to Italian broadcaster Sportitalia, Pelle is also on the Juventus' shortlist of attacking options.
The Bianconeri want to add to their firepower over the summer, while they are also wary they could lose Alvaro Morata and Simone Zaza is wanted by West Ham United.
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is a big fan of Pelle and the Italian champions feel a fee of around €9m, plus bonus payments, may be enough to persuade Southampton to sell.
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The 30-year-old striker joined Southampton from Koeman's former club Feyenoord in 2014, with the Saints signing him to a three-year contract.
Pelle scored 14 goals in all competitions for Southampton last term and has been included in Italy's squad for the European Championship.
