Odion Ighalo “always wanted” a move to Manchester United, admits fellow Nigerian, Isaac Success, with the 30-year-old frontman now “getting what he deserves”.
The Red Devils found themselves in the market for more firepower during the January transfer window.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s search for another goal-getter went down to the wire, with fresh faces still being sought at Old Trafford as the winter deadline approached.
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Eventually, Ighalo was taken back to the Premier League from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.
He was a surprise signing for many, with United heavily linked with the likes of Edinson Cavani and Erling Haaland.