The former Watford striker could be on his way back to the Premier League (Picture: Getty)Manchester United are growing increasingly confident that they will be able to wrap up a loan deal for Shanghai Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo and have reportedly already agreed terms with the player. But now widespread reports are claiming that a deal for Ighalo is close to being completed, with the BBC saying United officials are ‘increasingly confident’ they will get it over the line. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 30-year-old forward is currently playing in China and United will likely need to submit a deal sheet which would allow them to rubberstamp the deal after tonight’s 11pm deadline. According to Sky Sport Italia, United have already agreed personal terms and a salary with Ighalo and now need to finalise terms on their loan arrangement with Shanghai Shenhua – which will include an option to buy, rather than an obligation. The Nigerian forward left Watford for the Chinese Super League in 2017, first playing for Changchun Yatai and then joining Shanghai Shenhua where he has scored 10 goals in 17 league appearances.

Source: Metro January 31, 2020 20:50 UTC