Manchester United confirm signing of Odion Ighalo

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old striker was signed as support and temporary replacement for Marcus Rashford who is currently out and injured.

Speaking about the loan deal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “Odion is an experienced player. He will come in and give us an option of a different type of centre-forward for the short spell he’s staying with us.

“A great lad and very professional, he will make the most of his time here.”

Ighalo has scored 131 goals in 322 appearances across clubs in his career.