Southampton Transfers: 5 Reasons Why Graziano Pelle Is Perfect For Saints

2. He's An All Round Striker

The statistics on WhoScored indicate that Graziano Pelle is an all round striker - ticking off most of the categories with "Very Strong" and with few weaknesses to his profile. If you compare those statistics with Rickie Lambert's, it is suggestive that Pelle will potentially bring more to the table upfront. With Dusan Tadic adding support centrally, Pelle should flourish and if the other major signing can offer him pin-point crosses from the wings Southampton could see a good return of goals. The only downside is is that his discipline has been noted down as "Weak" and what with another fiery Italian in Dani Osvaldo still stuck at the club due to their inability to sell him off, he might come into the squad with the same headbutting mentality. Looking at his history, Pelle does not seem that severe in terms of attitude, but you never know. Based on the near perfect statistics and with a few key players already in the squad supporting him upfront, Pelle arrives at Southampton with great promise and potential.