This former player can help MU recruit Victor Osimhen
Odion Ighalo could play an important role in helping MU recruit star Victor Osimhen in the near future.
While not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's most successful signing at Old Trafford, Ighalo could prove to be the deciding factor in a key transfer deal.
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, is currently playing for Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, and he is rumored to be a major transfer target for Man United in the future. According to sources from United In Focus, there could be a swap deal between Marcus Rashford and Osimhen, helping both sides solve personnel problems as well as upgrade their attack.
Osimhen has expressed his desire to play in the Premier League, and Manchester United are one of his favourite teams. The question of whether Osimhen can join MU depends not only on the interest from the club, but also on the influence of his compatriots, including Ighalo.
Odion Ighalo, who played for Man United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in 2020-2021, has spoken about his compatriot. Although Ighalo was not a big signing for Man United, his advice could have a big impact. In an interview in 2023, Ighalo said that if Osimhen asked him about joining Man United, he would advise his compatriot to choose Manchester United. Ighalo believes that Osimhen would be an ideal addition to the team because, according to him, Man United is "the biggest club".
