Man United to extend Ighalo’s loan until January 2021

Man United to extend Ighalo’s loan until January 2021

Manchester United are close to agreeing to a loan extension for former Nigerian striker , Odion Ighalo , until January 2021

The PUNCH reports that the striker ’ s loan deal expires today ( Sunday) .

Giving an update on the loan extension Sunday morning , Skysports reports that “ the proposed loan extension will run until the end of January , when Ighalo will return to Shanghai.

“ If agreed , Ighalo will miss the majority of the 2020 Chinese Super League season , which is scheduled to begin in June .

“ Shanghai’ s original stance was that they would only agree to extend his loan if an obligation to buy was incorporated into the deal , with Ighalo likely to cost upwards of £ 20 m . ”

Also , his agent , Ladi Salami , said salary agreement is being finalised .

Ighalo ’ s current contract expires in December 2022 , but Shanghai want to keep him until at least December 2024 , Skysports reports .

According to reports , United is contributing £ 130 , 000- a - week towards the former Watford striker ’ s wages .

While awaiting a contract extension at United , the Nigerian player has reportedly been offered a deal worth £ 400, 000 - a - week by Shanghai Shenhua .

Since joining his childhood club on loan in January , Ighalo has scored four goals in eight appearances in all competitions .