Ighalo’s Man Utd loan deal to end in May, as star is open to permanent switch

Odion Ighalo’s long-term Manchester United future is up in the air with his loan deal set to end on May 31.

The forward arrived from China in the January transfer window on a temporary move until the end of the season and has been acting as cover for the injured Marcus Rashford.

The 30-year-old has impressed at Old Trafford after scoring four goals in three starts and the lifelong United fan is loving life at the club.

Sources close to the player have indicated that the Nigerian would be open to making his loan deal permanent, should the club want to keep him, but the Covid-19 situation has complicated matters.