With 9 goals in 17 matches, Kennedy Igboananike is the second highest goalscorer in Sweden's topflight.<br /><br />For that reason, the 24 - year - old&nbsp; AIK attacker is highly sought after by clubs in the ongoing transfer window.<br /><br />Tord Grip, former right hand man of Sven-G&ouml;ran Eriksson, who now scouts for Southampton has confirmed that the English Premier League club was interested in Igboananike.<br /><br />But a deal may not materialize as the young Nigerian has not played for the national team.<br /><br /><i>Fotbolltransfers.com</i> with reference to Expressen quoted Tord as saying: '' He has qualities to play in a higher league, there's no doubt about it. <br /><br />''I have referred him to Southampton, but in that he is unable to obtain a work permit - or, I do not think so - it's a problem. <br /><br />''He is not a Swedish citizen and does not have enough caps (for Nigeria). But there are several countries that may be interesting.''<br /><span style=""><i><br />Photo Credit: fotbolltransfers.com</i></span><br />