Prior the resumption of the English Premier League season, Former Manchester United Player, Owen Hargreaves has tipped his Former Club to secure a Permanent Deal for Nigeria's Odion Ighalo who has been impressive for the Red Devils this season since his Signing.


Odion Ighalo currently On-loan from Chinese Outfit Shanghai Shenhua has less than a month before his six months contract with the Red Devils expires by June.



Manchester United are said to be hoping to seal a Permanent deal for the 2019 AFCON Golden Boot winner but faces a difficult Task from Parent-Club Shanghai Shenhua who expects their Talisman to return at the End of his Loan Spell.

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Owen Hargreaves has Expressed his Candid Opinion in respect to the Player's Contract which he feels should be Extended

"I think he's been a good fit for Man United and when you sign players you've got to get the right fit," Hargreaves told TalkSPORT



"It's not always about getting the best name, it's about getting the guy that you don't have that you need.


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"He was somebody that whoever signed him hats off to you, because he's given them something different.




"Hopefully he stays but there's the whole Sanchez situation when he comes back, Martial and Rashford, he's fit as well, Bruno [Fernandes] and [Paul] Pogba] - you've got to get them all into a team, with Daniel James as well."

"So he's been good, really good. I'm sure they'll try, if it's sensible, keep him longer. I'd be surprised if he left."




Ighalo has recorded 4 goals and 1 assist for the Red devils in 8 matches this season. He is Yet to find the Back of the Net in  4 Premier League game which he hasn't been given enough playing time (30 minutes altogether)