This former player could help MU sign Victor Osimhen.
Odion Ighalo could play a crucial role in helping Manchester United sign star Victor Osimhen in the near future.
Although not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's most successful signing at Old Trafford, Ighalo could once again be the deciding factor in a crucial transfer deal.
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is rumored to be a major transfer target for Manchester United in the future. According to sources at United In Focus, a swap deal involving Marcus Rashford and Osimhen could be possible, helping both sides address personnel issues and strengthen their attacking options.
Osimhen has previously expressed a desire to play in the Premier League, and Manchester United is one of his favorite teams. The question of whether Osimhen could join MU depends not only on interest from the club, but also on the influence of his compatriots, including Ighalo.
Odion Ighalo, who played for Manchester United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua from 2020-2021, has spoken about his compatriot. While Ighalo wasn't a particularly impressive signing for MU, his advice can have a significant impact. In an interview in 2023, Ighalo stated that if Osimhen had asked his opinion about joining MU, he would have advised his compatriot to choose Manchester United. Ighalo believed Osimhen would have been an ideal addition to the team, as he considered MU to be "the biggest club."
