Odion Ighalo has had 'different experience' in China says pundit
Manchester United are on the brink of completing a transfer for former Watford striker Odion Ighalo. But Red Devils fans would rather Wayne Rooney after he scored for Derby tonight in their Championship match against Stoke.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to land a striker on deadline day with Marcus Rashford out injured.
The England international has a double stress fracture to his lower back and may not play again until April.
That has left United scrambling for a striker today with Danny Ings, Josh King and Dries Mertens all linked.
But Ighalo is the star set to join United and help bolster the attacking ranks at Old Trafford until the end of the season.
“@ManUtd going in for ighalo?.. shouldve just got Rooney back in for 6 months,” another said.
One more simply said: “Rooney > Ighalo.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has given an update on Ighalo joining United.
He said: ”If the Josh King deal wasn’t going to happen, then they would then look towards Odion Ighalo – it looks like that deal is back on the table.
“One source has told me a deal might have been agreed in principle now with Manchester United for a six month loan deal – that would be perfect for Manchester United as they are looking for a short term replacement for Marcus Rashford.”
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Odion Ighalo to Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to land a striker (Image: GETTY)
United return to action tomorrow against Wolves in the Premier League (5.30pm).
One player who will make his debut for the Red Devils tomorrow is Bruno Fernandes after he completed a transfer from Sporting Lisbon.
“He's fit enough to play and he'll be involved definitely,” Solskjaer explained.
“He'll be in the squad. Let's get the training out of the way today.
“He's had of course a few hectic days now and even with his little daughter's three-year birthday yesterday, so I don't know how much he will be involved, but he's in the squad.”