EPL: Ighalo Refuses To Comment On New Deal

EPL: Ighalo Refuses To Comment On New Deal

By Sampson Adedeji

Despite having a splendid outing in the English premier league and UEFA Europa League, former Nigeria's Super Eagles striker Odion Jude Ighalo has refused to comment about securing a new permanent deal with English premier league giant Manchester United.

Ighalo joined the Red Devils during the winter transfer window and has lived up to expectations at Old Trafford, BSN Reports.

Football across the world has shut down now due to the spread of Corona virus but the Nigeria is preparing to get back to action anytime is call upon.

There are speculations that United will give a new contract but he refused to be drawn into it when England based news outlet Sun asked him about it.

"Talking about other things now will not only be selfish but terribly insensitive. I don’t even think about it.

“The challenge before us now is not a football one, but a global one.

“You can’t put football before health challenges. What matters right now is to keep safe and pray for those battling with the virus to recover fully.

“This is another reminder for us to share love in this world. Continue to show kindness to one another because a problem facing one is a problem to all," he stated.

Ighalo has scored 4 goals in all competitions for Manchester United.