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Ighalo's stay at Manchester United set to come to an abrupt end

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Man Utd completed a January loan deal for Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua but the former Watford striker is now set to depart.

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo could be on his way back to China next week after his parent Shanghai Shenhua reportedly rejected Manchester United’s requests to keep the 30-year-old for another three months.

According to Manchester Evening news, the Chinese club is requesting that Ighalo rejoin them to prepare for the start of the delayed Chinese Super League season.

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