Southampton are eyeing Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini.

TMW says Southampton have made contact with Napoli over a potential deal for Gabbiadini to fill the void left by Graziano Pelle.

Pelle moved to Chinese Super League side Shandong Lueng in a £12million deal earlier this summer and fellow Italian Gabbiadini is viewed as an ideal replacement.

The 24-year-old has scored 20 goals for Napoli in 60 appearances over the past two seasons.