Recent reports suggest that Manchester United are set to offer Odion Ighalo a permanent deal after his current loan deal expires on the 31st of May. United are set to sign the 30-year-old Nigerian for £15m after his impressive performances so far after scoring 4 goals after 3 starts although he has made eight appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions.
The 2019 AFCON top scorer has proved all critics wrong with his impressive performances since his shocking deadline day move to Manchester United. Many critics believed the signing of Ighalo signified the downfall of United and their level of desperation. He was expected to be a flop after the dismal end to his stay at Watford.
However, Ole Gunnar Soljskaer made it clear that Ighalo was signed to aid the second half of United’s season due to Marcus Rashford’s injury layoff, Anthony Martial’s inconsistency and the fragility of Mason Greenwood. Ole further laid emphasis on the options Ighalo brings as a hold-up striker who offers the team different strategies to games.
From his debut against Chelsea, Ighalo displayed top mental and physical fitness. He was light on his feet and swift with his movement. His positioning has been top-notch while his finishing has been clinical. He has helped with defending and creating chances for his teammates as he aids the transition from defence to attack.
With the ongoing global pandemic, Ighalo would definitely prefer to remain in England rather than a return to China which is the hub of the outbreak of the coronavirus. The childhood Manchester United fan would certainly be delighted to sign on a permanent basis as he continues to live his dream of being a Manchester United player.