Ighalo 'may not be wanted' at Man Utd & should sign for Chelsea, Madrid or Barca

Nigeria legend Abdul Sule has expressed concerns that Manchester United may not be keen to sign countryman Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal, fearing that the 30-year-old could slip down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

Despite being written off by many following his surprise loan switch to United in January, Ighalo has impressed with four goals in eight outings for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.



The Premier League side have the option of signing the striker in the summer, with Ighalo eager to stay at his boyhood club on a permanent basis.

But Sule, who enjoyed spells at clubs across Europe and the Middle East, has warned that United may not look to sign Ighalo on a permanent deal, with Marcus Rashford returning from injury.



'I see Odion Ighalo earning a big-money move from top European teams when his loan expires at Manchester United,' he told Goal.

'I don't think Man United are keen on retaining him because they seem not to value him enough to put hand him a regular place. He also may not be wanted again when Marcus Rashford is fit.



'I will not advise him to return to China now despite the attractive offer but would urge him to stay in Europe. I won't be surprised if Chelsea, Real Madrid or Barcelona come for him.'

Sportsmail revealed on Saturday night that Spurs chief Daniel Levy is prepared to sell star striker Harry Kane for £200million this summer.



A long-term target for United, the Red Devils may take the Spurs chief up on that offer. Should they do so, Ighalo's future at Old Trafford would appear uncertain.