After impressing in his first full season in Israel, Hapoel Ra’anana attacker Tony Nwakaeme might have a new employer next season, with several high profile Premier League teams exploring the possibility of snapping up this summer.

It was previously reported and this has been confirmed by the player, himself that Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beer Sheva were both keen on his signature.

Now both clubs face genuine competition to land the 25 - year - old after State Cup winners Ironi Kiryat Shmona showed significant interest, writes sport5.co.il.

Despite playing for an unheralded club, Tony Nwakaeme managed to score 6 goals this term.

The former Universitatea Cluj and Petrolul PloieÅ�ti man has contractual obligations with Hapoel Ra’anana till the summer of 2016.