Italian giants Juventus are believed to be showing interest in Graziano Pelle.

The Southampton striker has hinted at a future return to his homeland and his recent form in the Premier League has reportedly alerted the Serie A champions according to the Daily Mail.

Pelle is contracted at St Mary's until the summer of 2017 and is a key member of Ronald Koeman's line-up but that has not stopped the Bianconeri from monitoring his situation on the south coast.

The former Feyenoord star has scored six goals in 12 league outings this season and has established himself in Antonio Conte's Italian side since arriving at Southampton in the summer of 2014.