Southampton boss Ronald Koeman remains hopeful of signing Feyenoord striker Graziano Pelle.
The 6ft 4in striker is one of Ronald Koeman's top targets this summer and the new Saints boss has revealed that a transfer is nearly finalised.
He said: "It's close but still not signed.
"We hope maybe this weekend to have him as the second new player of Southampton."
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