There has been a big step forward in negotiations between Manchester United and Shanghai Shenhua regarding a possible extension of Odion Ighalo's loan deal.
The original terms of the Nigerian striker's United contract are due to expire this weekend and, earlier in the week, it appeared that Ighalo would be heading back to the Chinese Super League side.
However, it is understood that talks have progressed in the last few days and there is hope that an agreement can be reached before the weekend.
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Shenhua wanted Ighalo back by the end of May to begin preparations for the return of the CSL and view Ighalo as an integral part of their squad.