STRIKER giant Sasa Kalajdzic is reportedly ‘on the radar’ of Saints, as the St Mary’s side look to add more dimensions to their attack.
The 24-year-old Austrian international has scored 22 goals in 48 Bundesliga games across the last two seasons, playing for Stuttgart.
Kalajdzic, who has also netted four times in 11 caps on the international stage for Saints manager Ralph Hasenhuttl’s country, stands at six-foot six-inches tall.
His contract with the German side is due to expire next summer, and this could open the door for him to make a move elsewhere for the right price.
The Athletic report it would take around £21million to secure his services, but reports from Germany have indicated interest from the likes of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Benfica could also look at the frontman as an option to replace outgoing Darwin Nunez, who is attracting offers of around £55million+ with Manchester United seriously interested.
The Athletic report also details that Premier League rivals Brighton also hold an interest in Kalajdzic.
Stuttgart signed the forward from Austrian outfit Admira Wacker in July 2019, after scoring eight goals in 15 league matches during the 2018-19 campaign.
Hasenhuttl has been open about selecting strikers often based on their ability to be able to defend set-pieces, as well as what they bring to the table going forward.
Should Armando Broja not remain at St Mary’s beyond his loan spell this season, Kalajdzic would fill the physical void and then some if he was to make a summer move.
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