Report: Southampton forward Graziano Pelle wanted by Chelsea

Italy's forward Pelle celebrates after scoring a goal during the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between Italy and Spain at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on June 27, 2016. Italy won the match 2-0
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Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Southampton forward Graziano Pelle this summer.

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to sign Southampton forward Graziano Pelle this summer.

Conte is familiar with Pelle's ability having coached him during Italy's Euro 2016 campaign, which ended at the weekend when they were beaten on penalties by Germany.

According to the London Evening Standard, Conte is considering a move for the 30-year-old, who has one more year remaining on his contract at St Mary's.

The report adds that Southampton, who appointed new head coach Claude Puel last week as Ronald Koeman's successor, are willing to let Pelle leave.

The coastal club have already sold Victor Wanyama and Sadio Mane this summer.

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