Saints are being rumoured to be about to raid Napoli for a striker according to the latest reports in Italy.
The striker in question is Manolo Gabbiadini, the 25 year old is said to be about to depart from Napoli with Wolfsburg and even Everton being linked, however Sky Sport Italia is saying that they are set to be beaten to the signature by Saints.
Wolfsburg are said to have offered 20 million Euros around £1.7 million on current exchange rates and if Saints match that then it will be down to the player himself to decide where he wants to go.
The Italian seems to fit the mould that Saints under Puel will be looking for in that he can play in several different roles as described on one on line site below.
"Gabbiadini is versatile, creative and hardworking forward, who is capable of playing in several offensive positions, as a striker, supporting forward, attacking midfielder or as a winger on either flank. His preferred role is on the right, however, where he is capable of curling shots on goal with his stronger left foot. A dynamic player, he possesses pace, positional sense and good technique, which, along with his strength, allows him to play with his back to goal and hold up the ball for teammates. Gabbiadini is capable both of creating and scoring goals due to his intelligence and his powerful and accurate shot with his left foot; he is also an accurate set-piece taker"
If Saints do go in for Gabbiadini then they will probably want to offload to take up some of the strain, Shane Long has been linked with a return to West Brom and Nathan Redmond may even be in for a quick departure due to the fact that he cannot seem to fit into Puel's way of playing.