Southampton are competing with Norwich City for Juventus striker Fabio Quagliarella.
The Daily Echo says the 30-year-old striker, who has been capped 25 times by Italy, is understood to be surplus to requirements at Juventus.
Norwich are believed to have sounded out a potential £6m move for the striker but his wage demands, reportedly around £40,000 a week, also need to be taken into account.