Odion Ighalo wants to extend loan and finish season with Manchester United
Odion Ighalo hopes his loan deal at Manchester United is extended until the Premier League season is completed.
The Nigeria striker, 30, moved from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January and has a contract until 31 May.
Premier League bosses hope to resume the season in June but, with China’s Super League also intent on a restart, Ighalo may have to return to Shanghai.
“I would like to finish the season if it’s possible,” Ighalo told BBC Sport.
“I was in good form, good shape, scoring goals and now we’ve stopped now for over a month. I’ve given it my best and hopefully we’ll come back to play.
“The team had a good momentum before the pandemic started. At the moment I’m on loan, and this will cut short my time at the club.”
BBC Sport understand United are keen to extend Nigeria international Ighalo’s contract.
He has scored four goals in eight games in all competitions for United, including once in the 5-0 Europa League last-16 win over LASK on 12 March, a day before the Premier League season was suspended.
Read more at: BBC Sport
