Man United to extend Ighalo’s loan until January 2021
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Man United to extend Ighalo’s loan until January 2021
Manchester United are close to agreeing to a loan extension for former Nigerian striker , Odion Ighalo , until January 2021
The PUNCH reports that the striker ’ s loan deal expires today ( Sunday) .
Giving an update on the loan extension Sunday morning , Skysports reports that “ the proposed loan extension will run until the end of January , when Ighalo will return to Shanghai.
“ If agreed , Ighalo will miss the majority of the 2020 Chinese Super League season , which is scheduled to begin in June .
“ Shanghai’ s original stance was that they would only agree to extend his loan if an obligation to buy was incorporated into the deal , with Ighalo likely to cost upwards of £ 20 m . ”
Also , his agent , Ladi Salami , said salary agreement is being finalised .
Ighalo ’ s current contract expires in December 2022 , but Shanghai want to keep him until at least December 2024 , Skysports reports .
According to reports , United is contributing £ 130 , 000- a – week towards the former Watford striker ’ s wages .
While awaiting a contract extension at United , the Nigerian player has reportedly been offered a deal worth £ 400, 000 – a – week by Shanghai Shenhua .
Since joining his childhood club on loan in January , Ighalo has scored four goals in eight appearances in all competitions .
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