Dutch legend Wim van Hanegem can see Antonio Conte insisting Chelsea sign Southampton striker Graziano Pelle.

Pelle, about to enter the final year of his Saints deal, has been outstanding for Conte in Italy's Euros campaign this month.

"It would not surprise me if Antonio Conte takes him to Chelsea. Anyway he is a player good enough for that club," said Van Hanegem, who is critical of Diego Costa.

"He remains a striker who you're always waiting to see whether he'll get in an argument or is going to be sent off. With Pellè, you don't have those problems.

"He has been playing in England, so he would also not have to get used to the league or the country," he added to AD.