1 Graziano Pelle is reportedly keen to move back to Italy

AC Milan are ready to splash £8million on Southampton striker Graziano Pelle.

The 30-year-old will have one year left on his contract in the summer and is ready to move back to his homeland.

Milan are keen on the Italian frontman and see him as the ideal replacement for Mario Balotelli, who they will send back to Liverpool after a disappointing loan spell.

Southampton are ready to cash in on Pelle too and, according to Calciomercato, they are set to receive an £8m offer from Milan.

That should be enough to persuade Saints to sell with the club aware of their striker’s desire to return to Italy this summer.