Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker and Shanghai Shenhua forward Odion Ighalo, has reached an agreement with Manchester United for a possible six-month loan deal away from his Chinenes based club, according to report.
The report had it that Odion Ighalo and Manchester United have agreed on personal and salary over a six-month loan from Shanghai Shenhua, with an option to buy, according to report from SkySport Italy.
However, as at the time of written this report, Man United are currently in with the Chinese based club Shanghai Shenhua, to finalize the move.
Although, he’s in pre-season training with the Chinese based club, the new Chinese Super League season has been delayed due to the escalation of the coronavirus in China, that has killed over hundreds of the country’s citizen.
A medical could be held in China, but United still faces a race to complete a move before the 11 pm deadline closes.
Manchester United are in talks with Odion Ighalo’s agents. Not easy deal from Chinese club, with an high salary and with just some hours before the deadline… but #MUFC are trying. 🔴 #transfers #ManUnited @433
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2020
Odion Ighalo to Manchester United, here we go! Total agreement with Shanghai Shenhua for a loan with buy option. He’ll fly to UK during the weekend. 🔴 #MUFC #ManUnited
Tottenham called him but the player decided for Man Utd – he’s #MUFC fan since he was a kid.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2020
OFFICIAL: Manchester United have signed Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua on loan for the rest of the season.
He will become the first Nigerian to play for the club’s senior team. 🇳🇬 #WelcomeIghalo #MUFC #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/Ajb1YPP7if
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) January 31, 2020
Odion Ighalo (2016): “I’m not sure I’d say no if United called. They were my team growing up. I loved watching Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke on TV. They were my idols and playing at Old Trafford has always been a dream.” #MUFC [Sun] pic.twitter.com/CfgpOl3hJ7
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 31, 2020
