Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo has madee an epic come back to English Premier League after Manchester United agreed on a six month loan deal with Chinese Shanghai Shenhua.
The 30-year-old emerged United’s leading target in the fight to bring a new striker to the club before the January transfer window closes for business.
According to Sky Sports News, the Red Devils have now reached an agreement with the former Watford attacker on personal terms and salary over a six-month loan deal.
The report claims that the 20-time English champions will have the option to buy Ighalo at the end of the season under the agreement, although they still must settle on a loan fee with Shanghai Shenhua.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side also confirmed on their official Twitter handle that they have signed the forward before Friday night’s deadline. This will provide competition for Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood following Marcus Rashford’s back injury.
Ighalo scored 17 times in 55 Premier League appearances during his time at Watford.
Below are how Nigerians and others are reacting to Ighalo’s move Man Utd.
