The uncertainty around Odion Ighalo’s future at Manchester United has taken another twist after it was reported that Newcastle has emerged as contenders for the Shanghai Shenhua-owned striker.
The online edition of Sky Sports has revealed that the Tyneside potential owners are planning to kickstart their era with the marquee addition of the former Super Eagles striker.
However, they face competition from Manchester United who is understandably keen to keep the player till the end of this Premier League season, while Ighalo parent club wants him back from his loan spell at Old Trafford.
According to the publication, Shanghai Shenhua are said to be willing to allow the Nigerian remain at Old Trafford only on a permanent deal in the region of £20m upwards, meaning United will have to splash the cash to hold onto their man.
Contracted with the CSL club till December 2021, Ighalo has a three-year contract extension offer waiting on the table in China should he return back to his parent club.
Since his deadline day switch to Manchester, the striker has scored four goals in eight appearances for the Red Devils.