"He does not understand the value of a good striker" - Ekpo hits Neville

Nigeria international Odion Ighalo (left up) and Gary Neville, former Manchester United defender and Captain 

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has blasted former Manchester United defender Gary Neville for a comment that undervalues Odion Ighalo's worth at Manchester United.


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is understood to be in the market for a striker and there have been suggestions the former Watford man could just have his move turned into a permanent one.

However, former captain Neville happens to be against the idea, pointing out the dip in value in the marker as the main reason .

"Is Ighalo worth £20m? Probably not in this market. Don't need now to spend £20m," Neville stated.

In a swift reaction, ex Nigeria international Friday Ekpo told Brila.net Neville made a very wrong comment.

"The guys talking are defenders, including Neville - He clearly does not understand the value of a good striker; for a player who came in when the team was struggling and made an instant impact?

"So, I will advise Odion to make his decision based on what he really wants; is it Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Shanghai Shenhua? He should just make the best decision for himself."
Brila.net