Newcastle United linked with shock move for £20million-rated Manchester United ace

Juan Mata of Manchester United celebrates with Odion Ighalo.

Manchester United are reported to be keen to extend Ighalo's loan to cover the end of the Premier League season. However, with all football suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic there is no clear date yet.

The striker has scored four goals since joining on loan in January.

Sky Sports claim his parent club Shanghai Shenhua will only allow Ighalo to remain in the North West if it is on a permanent deal, slapping a £20million price tag on the forward.

Sky Sports also report there is also strong summer interest from Newcastle: “It is thought Newcastle United would be interested in Ighalo if their proposed takeover is completed this summer.”

PCP Capital Partners’ joint bid with Reuben Brothers and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia could get the go-ahead this week.