With the
Ighalo underwent a 14-day quarantine period before linking up with United, who are unlikely to be playing anytime soon as the coronavirus pandemic has seen
Few expect play to resume then and plans are afoot to extend the 2019-20 season, although whether the
The PA news agency understands Ighalo's loan deal expires on
United reportedly hold the option to make the move permanent, but the transfer windows and player contract situation remains up in the air as
Ighalo has certainly impressed the club with his attitude and aptitude since making the loan switch.
The former Watford striker has scored four goals in three starts for the club he supported as a boy, including a stunning opener in the
But in a related development, English tabloid Daily Mail claimed
United may have to negotiate an extension with the Chinese club if the
Either way, there is already a willingness at Old Trafford to sign Ighalo permanently after the former Watford striker scored four goals in his first eight matches.
Discussing his contract situation at the weekend, Ighalo said: 'Talking about other things now would not only be selfish but terribly insensitive. The challenge before us is not a football one, but a global one. You can't put football before health challenges.'
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