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Abdul Sule expects European giants to poach Odion Ighalo from Manchester United

Sule expects European giants to poach Ighalo from Man Utd
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Former Nigeria international Abdul Sule believes that the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City could poach Odion Ighalo from Manchester United.

Former Nigeria international Abdul Sule has expressed his belief that some of Europe's biggest clubs will be interested in signing Odion Ighalo when his loan deal at Manchester United expires.

Ighalo's switch to Old Trafford was questioned by many when he joined from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua on January transfer deadline day, but he has since scored four goals in eight games for United.

The 30-year-old confirmed that he has not yet received an offer to extend his loan, which expires at the end of next month, and Sule believes that the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea or Manchester City could snap him up.

"I see Odion Ighalo earning a big-money move from top European teams when his loan expires at Manchester United. I don't think Man United are keen on retaining him because they seem not to value him enough to put hand him a regular place. He also may not be wanted again when Marcus Rashford is fit," Sule told Goal.

"I will not advise him to return to China now despite the attractive offer but would urge him to stay in Europe. I won't be surprised if Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid or Barcelona come for him.

"He has proven that he's got a lot to offer at the highest level within his short stay at Man United and he can attract big brands and earn more money, playing in any of the top teams in England. He can always still return to China later in his career but right now, I think he has what it takes to shine in Europe."

Ighalo reportedly has an offer worth £400,000 per week on the table from parent club Shanghai Shenhua.

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