Man United Nearing a Loan Deal Extension for Ighalo

Ighalo joined Manchester United in a surprise move at the close of the January 2020 transfer window,



Premier League giants, Manchester United are “nearing” a loan deal extension for Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo.

Ighalo’s six-month loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua is supposed to end on Sunday (today) with the Chinese Super League club earlier saying they wanted the player back.

Mr. Atta Aneke who is an Agent to Ighalo has revealed that Ighalo is close to extending his stay with the Old Trafford side he joined on the January 2020 transfer deadline day.

According to Him, negotiations between Shangai and United are still ongoing and an agreement is expected to be reached latest by Sunday.

“We are nearing an agreement with Manchester United on an extended loan,” Mr. Atta was quoted as telling Norwegian outlet, Nettavisen. “The agreement will mean that Ighalo will remain with them until January 2021.”


The Shanghai club were also ready to let Ighalo join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side on a permanent basis if United could pay at least £20 million.

United, however, want the player but not on a permanent deal and are offering another seven months that will see him stay at the club until January 2021.

Since joining the English side, Ighalo has performed wonderfully and  bagged four goals in eight games in all competitions.