Man United: "He's really good, I'm sure they'll keep him longer" - Hargreaves about Ighalo

Owen Hargreaves. A former footballer, played as a midfielder. He is currently a television pundit for BT Sport. On 1 July 2007, Hargreaves was unveiled as a Manchester United players after almost a year of negotiation between Bayern Munich and Man United for a fee of around £17million. He played for the Red Devils from 2007 - 2011. Photo: Getty

Former Man United star Owen Hargreaves believes Odion Ighalo deserves to join Manchester United on a permanent transfer after the Nigerian's stellar displays for the Red Devils.


Ighalo joined United on a six-month loan deal from Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua in January and has proved doubters wrong with his performances.

The 30-year-old has scored four goals in eight appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men since his arrival at the club.

Shenhua are reportedly willing to allow Ighalo join United for £20m.

“I think he’s been a good fit for Man United and when you sign players you’ve got to get the right fit,” Hargreaves told talkSPORT.

Hargreaves at Manchester United. Photo: PlanetFootball

“It’s not always about getting the best name, it’s about getting the guy that you don’t have that you need.

“Hopefully he stays but there’s the whole Sanchez situation when he comes back, Martial and Rashford, he’s fit as well, Bruno [Fernandes] and [Paul] Pogba – you’ve got to get them all into a team, with Daniel James as well.

“So he’s been good, really good. I’m sure they’ll try, if it’s sensible, keep him longer. I’d be surprised if he left.”
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