AIK have blocked the transfer of Kennedy Igboananike to Russian Premier League side Rubin Kazan, informs&nbsp; Expressen.<br /><br />The Swedish newspaper writes on its electronic edition that Rubin Kazan tabled an offer for the signature of the 25 - year - old striker before teams were permitted to conclude their transfer market business in Russia.<br /><br />But the bid was rejected outright as AIK insisted that they will not allow the Nigerian leave for a foreign club in the winter transfer market.<br /><br />Southampton tried to sign Kennedy Igboananike over the summer but their attempt was futile as he does not have enough caps to qualify for a work permit.<br /><br />Indeed, the one - time Djurg&aring;rden attacker has not been capped at international level by the Nigeria selectors and this also contributed to the reason his other suitors - West Ham, Crystal Palace and Fulham - failed in their attempt to lure him to England.<br /><br />Kennedy Igboananike ended last season as the second leading marksman in the Swedish top division with 14 goals.<br /><br /><span style=\"\"><i>Photo Credit: fotbolltransfers.com</i></span><br /><br />