Report: Southampton eyeing move for Spezia striker David Okereke

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Southampton have reportedly turn their attentions to Spezia striker David Okereke as they struggle to seal a deal for Che Adams.

The Saints are lining up a move for Nigerian Okereke according to The Sun, with Ralph Hasenhuttl keen to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new season.

Birmingham City striker Adams is thought to be Southampton’s main target but the club are having difficulty getting a deal over the line.

Okereke impressed in the Italian second division with Spezia last term, scoring 10 goals and making 12 assists in 33 games.

His form alerted the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United, but the Saints are apparently the frontrunners.

The Sun state that he would cost in the region of £15 million to sign.

TBR’s view

Adams’ form in the Championship throughout 2018/19 was fantastic and ideally he will be the man Southampton end up buying this summer.

Okereke has a bright future but the jump from Italian second division to Premier League would be huge for the 21-year-old.

His signing would be a big risk but Southampton need to move Shane Long and Charlie Austin on this summer as both failed to convince throughout 2018/19.