Premier League: Newcastle Set To Hijack Ighalo $20m Deal

Premier League: Ighalo May Join Newcastle United

By Sampson Adedeji

The reports coming from the camp of the English premier league side Newcastle United shows that the club is ready to hijack the Odion Ighalo from Manchester United once the takeover is completed.

Former Watford striker joined the Old Trafford side during the winter transfer window on loan from Shanghai Shenhua and he has been able to prove his mettle with the club ,BSN Reports

The Chinese Super league side on Sunday valued the striker around $20m and the price might put United on the back foot.

The player is expected back in China as the league is slated to resume in July.

Ighalo has played 61 minutes in the Premier League, and has scored two goals and provided one assist in three Europa League matches for United so far this season.