The agent of former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has confirmed Manchester United and Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua have edged closer to agreeing on extending the forward's loan stint.
Negotiations between United and Ighalo's parent club Shanghai Shenhua are continuing and a deal is expected to be reached on Sunday, the day when the player's loan spell expires following his Premier League return on the final day of the January transfer window.
As time ticked away, Atta Aneke, Ighalo's agent told Norwegian publication Nettavisen, "We are nearing an agreement with Manchester United on an extended loan.