Nigerian forward Ighalo wants to extend Man Utd loan

Odion Ighalo dedicated his first Manchester United goal to his Late Sister Mary Atole (a diehard Man U fan), who collapsed in her home in Canada, on the morning of December 12 whilst getting her children ready for school. She was 43 when she died. Caption: TalkSport, Photo: Getty

Odion Oghalo hopes his loan deal at Manchester United is extended until the Premier League season is completed.

The Nigerian striker, 30, moved from
Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January and has a contract until 31st May.

Premier League bosses hope to resume the season in June but, with China's Super League also intent on a restart, Ighalo may have to return to Shanghai.

Oghalo celebrates goal with teammates - Getty

"I would like to finish the season if it's possible", IG halo told BBC Sport.

"I was in good form, good shape, scoring goals and now we've stopped now for over a month. I've given it my best and hopefully we'll come back to play.

"The team had a good momentum before the pandemic started. At the moment, I'm on loan, and this will cut short my time at the club."

Ighalo celebrates goal - Getty

BBCSport understand that United are keen to extend Nigeria international Ighalo's contract.

He has scored four goals in eight games in all competitions for United.

"I just want everyone to be safe and see what the future holds".