Southampton have reportedly bid £8m for Feyenoord frontman Graziano Pelle.
The 28-year-old worked under new Saints boss Ronald Koeman while at Feyenoord, and according to The Mirror Koeman sees the Italian front-man as the perfect replacement for Rickie Lambert.
The report also claims that the South-Coast club face competition from Premier League newcomers Leicester City.
Pelle has scored 50 goals in the last two seasons for the Dutch side.