Leicester City are considering a surprise swoop for Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, according to reports from the Daily Express.

Leicester are in the market to sign a new striker as they look to boost their title chances and now according to reports, it has been claimed that the Foxes are considering a late winter transfer window move for Pelle.

The 30-year-old has lost his place in the Southampton starting lineup in recent times and it is believed that Leicester are keen on making a swoop for the out of favour Italian international as they continue to search for an available attacker.