Chelsea, Everton and Stoke target Graziano Pelle offered £150k-a-week deal to leave Southampton for China switch
Super League moneybags Shanghai Greenland make their move for £20m-rated ace as he enters the final year of contract
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SOUTHAMPTON star Graziano Pelle has reportedly been offered a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League.
The 30-year-old is entering the final year of his Saints contract and is set for a summer exit as new boss Claude Puel looks to bring in some fresh faces.
Everton and Stoke are both said to be interested, with Potters chief Mark Hughes allegedly lining up a cheeky £5million bid.
Chelsea have also been linked with a surprise transfer, but the claims Pelle could snub a Premier League stay in favour of a move to China.
Moneybags Shanghai Greenland have apparently offered the Italy international a lucrative long-term contract worth £150,000-a-week.
And with Southampton looking for around £20m, the Chinese outfit are in pole position for Pelle’s signature.
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The Saints have already parted ways with Victor Wanyama and Sadio Mane, who joined Tottenham and Liverpool respectively.
And Puel is now ready to make more signings after spending £11m on Norwich winger Nathan Redmond.
West Brom striker Saido Berahino is a £16m target and could replace Mane in attack.
However, Southampton face stiff competition from Stoke, and neither have yet received the green light from the Baggies to start negotiations.
Puel is also monitoring Liverpool and Wales ace Joe Allen, who has just one year left on his Anfield contract.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp used Allen sparingly when he took over from Brendan Rodgers last year, but Southampton will also have to contend with Premier League champions Leicester should the player become available.