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Southampton eye former Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic to end barren goalscoring run

Monaco star, 28, failed to impress at the Etihad but could be in line for move back to Premier League with Mauricio Pellegrino

SOUTHAMPTON are looking for Stevan Jovetic to end their barren goalscoring run, according to reports.

The former Manchester City striker is now with French champions Monaco after a summer move from Inter Milan.

 Stevan Jovetic could be in line for a move to Southampton
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Stevan Jovetic could be in line for a move to SouthamptonCredit: AFP

But The Mirror say he is unhappy with the Ligue 1 club and Saints chief Mauricio Pellegrino wants to give him a new lease of life in the Premier League.

Southampton have scored just nine goals in their 11 Prem games so far this season.

But Jovetic's Man City form would give St Mary's fans little to get excited about.

The Montenegrin bagged just eight league goals in three years at the Etihad - despite being part of the title-winning side.

 Mauricio Pellegrino wants the ex-Man City star to end Saints' dry spell in front of goal
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Mauricio Pellegrino wants the ex-Man City star to end Saints' dry spell in front of goalCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The Montenegrin did not have a great spell at the Etihad
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The Montenegrin did not have a great spell at the Etihad

Jovetic is currently on a four-year deal with Monaco.

He was given the coveted No 10 shirt after the departure of Kylian Mbappe to Paris Saint-Germain.

Burnley's Sam Vokes snatched an 81st-minute winner against Pellegrino's men last weekend.

Saints currently sit 13th in the table with just one win in their past five games.

 Stevan Jovetic previously played for Inter Milan
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Stevan Jovetic previously played for Inter Milan
 Mauricio Pellegrino's side need goals desperately
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Mauricio Pellegrino's side need goals desperatelyCredit: Rex Features

But it could be a busy January window for the club.

Luke Shaw has also been linked with a return to his former side - if they sell Ryan Bertrand to Manchester City.

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