Man Utd: Odion Ighalo’s goals are ‘special’ insists pundit
Manchester United have decided against trying to sign Odion Ighalo permanently in the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils haven't given up hope of extending his loan spell, according to reports.
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United paid Shanghai Shenhua a reported £3million to take Ighalo on loan on deadline day in the January window.
And while the Red Devils appear unwilling to meet Shanghai Shenhua's £20m asking price for a permanent transfer, they would like Ighalo to see out the remainder of this campaign.
The report claims United have not given up hope of getting a short extension to his loan, despite the difficult negotiations with his parent club.
Last month Ighalo revealed that there is "no offer on the table yet" from United and that he would consider his options at the end of the season.
Man Utd news: Odion Ighalo has scored four goals in eight appearances for United (Image: GETTY)
"There is no offer on the table yet," Ighalo told Elegbete TV.
"I don't just sit down and take decisions, and I don't get carried away with whatever people say.
"I came to Manchester United to play for a pay cut because I wanted to. So anything could happen, but I want the season to finish and my loan to finish. Then I will see everything I have.
"You don't just rush and do things: 'I'm going here, I'm going here'.
"I have to sit down and finish the season well, sit down with my agent, see what's on the ground: A, B, C, D, is on the ground. Okay, we have to pick."