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Southampton are set to sign Graziano Pelle from Feyenoord, despite interest from Leicester City.

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By . Simon Jones . Southampton hope to finalise the £8million transfer of Graziano Pelle from Feyenoord on Monday. Sportsmail revealed Ronald Koeman’s interest and Saints will invest in the Italian who notched 26 goals last season. Leicester have shown interest in Pelle but he wants to link up with former boss Koeman. Wanted: Leicester City are set to make a move for Feyernoord striker Graziano Pelle . Southampton are in search of extra power after selling Rickie Lambert and with Pablo Osvaldo seeming set for the St Mary's exit door. The departures of Lambert and Luke Shaw and the expected sale of captain Adam Lallana have boosted new boss Koeman's spending power and Pelle will likely be one of his first signings. Predator: Graziano Pelle scored 23 goals in 28 appearances for Feyrnoord last season . Pelle is 6ft 4ins yet mobile and would relish the chance to move to England. He is chasing wages of around £3million a year but may be willing to take a cut to get the right move.