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Man United set to sign ex Super Eagles striker, Ighalo

According to Sky Sports Manchester United are interested in signing former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo. Ighalo, who has previously played for Watford in the Premier League, is currently plying his trade…

According to Sky Sports Manchester United are interested in signing former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo.

Ighalo, who has previously played for Watford in the Premier League, is currently plying his trade with Shanghai Shenhua in Chinese Super League.

The former Super Eagles star scored 33 goals in 82 matches during his spell at Vicarage Road.

United are also looking at Islam Slimani, who is on loan at Monaco from Leicester.

The Red Devils are considering loan offers for the two African strikers, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks for a short-term replacement for the injured Marcus Rashford.

Rashford is set to be out of action for the Old Trafford side for about three months, after suffering a stress fracture in his back.

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Published January 24, 2020
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