Two English Premier League teams will go head - to - head for the signature of Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka in the summer, according to the Italian press. <br /><br /><i>Tuttomercatoweb.com</i> claims Manchester City and Southampton are interested in the Italy international.<br /><br />Stefano Okaka is tied to Sampdoria until the end of next season and there is a strong possibility that his departure will be sanctioned by the Blucerchiati suits to enable them recoup past investment on the player.<br /><br />The 25 - year - old hit the back of the net four times in 32 Serie A appearances last term.<br /><br />Okaka defended the colours of Fulham on loan from Roma in the 2009 - 2010 campaign.<br /><br />Photo Credit : asromalive.it<br />