da dobrowin： Odion Ighalo has done a good job since joining Manchester United on loan, scoring four goals in eight matches. However, it is his potential influence on Marcus Rashford that would make his permanent transfer a good decision.
On the chalkboard
da esport bet： The Red Devils were desperate to bring in a new striker during the January transfer window following Rashford’s injury. They spent much of deadline day trying to sign Josh King, but with Bournemouth reluctant to sell, they turned their attentions to Ighalo, who was with Shanghai Shenhua.
Many United fans were underwhelmed with his arrival, but he has proven them wrong so far. However, whilst his permanent transfer would make sense based purely on his ability, what it would mean for Rashford is perhaps even more important. A recent report claims United will have to pay £15m in order to land him this summer.
Rashford’s best interests
Rashford has long been considered a centre-forward – he even said that was his best position himself in 2017 – but this year he has appeared to show that he is perhaps even more adept on the left flank. In 19 matches in that position, he has managed 15 goals, compared to just four in 10 as the lone forward.
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His need to play up top has generally come from Anthony Martial’s injuries this term, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seriously undermanned in the striking department. The arrival of Ighalo, though, would give the Norwegian a real centre-forward who can take up that role either as the number one choice or as a back-up option whenever Martial is unavailable.
Whether the 38-time England international – as per Transfermarkt – thinks he is a striker or not is irrelevant – the proof is in the stats, and they are overwhelmingly in favour of him playing on the left. There is no doubt that getting the best out of the 22-year-old is vital to Solskjaer’s long-term success with the 20-time English champions – Ighalo’s transfer could be just the ticket.
Meanwhile, United face a battle to keep hold of this youngster.