It is understood that other clubs, including Watford and another in Saudi Arabia, are also showing interest in the T&T forward.

"I know there have been a few clubs showing interest because I did enough last season by getting among the goals and helping Southampton stay up. But at the moment, there's nothing much that I can say," John said.

"At the moment, I'm with Southampton. The main thing for me is to ensure I take care of myself and start the season well and also try to do my best for Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup qualifiers. Going to another World Cup is a big part of my hopes," John told TTFF Media. The 31-year-old John is T&T's leading all-time scorer in internationals with 69 goals.

He first came to professional prominence as a standout in US Major League Soccer (MLS) where he was a prolific scorer for Columbus Crew. He netted 44 goals in 55 matches for Columbus, from where he was transferred to Nottingham Forest in England for 1.5 million pounds.

Meanwhile Hull City boss, Phil Brown has also disclosed that the club intends to pursue Jamaican international Marlon King, www.premiershiplatest.com has reported. According to Brown, talks are at the chairman level for the 28-year-old King, who had joined the Latics for £5m fee from Watford in January 2008.