Odion Ighalo’s representative has claimed that clubs in the Premier League, Europe, and Middle East are very keen on signing the Manchester United forward.
Ighalo joined the Red Devils in January 2020 on an initial six-month loan deal from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.
The former Super Eagles striker hit the ground running on his arrival, scoring five goals during his first spell with the side to earn a contract extension.
He has, however, struggled for game time this season, having only featured in four games across all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Ighalo will come to the end of his stay at the Old Trafford this month following the expiration of his loan deal with the club.
“I can confirm that some Premier League clubs, two teams ouIghalo in hot demand as Man Utd contract endstside of England and some clubs in the Middle East have made formal enquiries,” one of his representatives told BBC Sport Africa.
“Of course, he said [in an interview] that the MLS could be interesting, but that is just an option outside of the strong interest received so far.
“For now he’s still a Man United player on loan from China where he still has a contract. He could stay in England where his family is based or try something new because he has many options to mull over.
“Any potential move after Manchester United definitely involves Shanghai Shenhua. There’s a slight sense of disappointment about the current season, but Ighalo remains grateful for the opportunity to have played for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“He wanted to end his time at United on a high by playing more for his boyhood club but he is grateful to the manager and proud of himself.”
