<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar are hopeful of clinching the singing of Nigerian talent Paul Francis before the close of the transfer window on August 11.<br /><br />Subject to a successful visa application, the Abuja City FC striker will travel to Sweden in the coming days to undergo trials with the Red Brothers. <br /><br />Kalmar have contacted the Swedish Embassy in Abuja, informing the officials that Francis should be given multiple entry visas to Sweden that will expire on August 30.<br /><br />Aged 18, Paul Francis was extensively scouted for a number of years by Kalmar<span class=\"body1\">&rsquo;s chief scout in Africa before he was recommended to the club after attaining the age of majority. <br /><br />He is predominantly a striker but can play in midfield and has been likened to Manchester City</span><span class=\"body1\"> wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho by his minders. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br /><i>Photo Caption : Nigeria U23 striker and ex-Kalmar trainee Taiwo Awoniyi with Paul Francis. </i><br /></span>