Published 13:11 IST, March 24th 2020
Odion Ighalo's loan deal set to be made permanent by Manchester United: Report
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to make Odion Ighalo's deal permanent. The player was signed from a Chinese side on loan which ends on May 31.
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Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal. striker has been in magnificent form for club since joining in January from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. He was signed on a six-month loan deal.
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Man United transfer news: Odion Ighalo deal permanent likely
According to reports in England, Man United have agreed to sign Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal. player’s contract runs until May 31, which is one month less than or loan deals. Old Trafford side is expecting to sign Nigerian international for a fee hovering in range of £15 million.
Odion Ighalo deal permanent: Striker describes United his dream club
Recently, Odion Ighalo spoke to Man United’s official magazine. 30-year-old revealed that he was a huge fan of Premier League giants since his childhood. He claimed that he had a Man United jersey, which was blue in colour. However, he couldn’t get his name imprinted on it due to financial incapacity.
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Odion Ighalo deal permanent: Player emphasises on love for club
Odion Ighalo also claimed that he used to watch Red Devils play along with his siblings. striker asserted that y used to pay in order to watch Man United games. However, things have changed for him, as evident by opportunity of playing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
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Odion Ighalo deal permanent: 30-year-old's amazing performance for club
Odion Ighalo has been in great form for Man United since his debut in January. He has already scored four goals in three starts for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He also scored in his side’s previous victory against LASK in Round of 16 of Europa League. manr also lauded striker claiming that he has performed well whenever given an opportunity. His performance will improve if given more opportunities, said Solskjaer.
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13:11 IST, March 24th 2020