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Shanghai Shenhua waiting on Ighalo’s loan spell return as season eyes July comeback

Shanghai Shenhua are expecting Nigerian Striker, Odion Ighalo, 30, to return from his loan spell at Manchester United in time for the start of the new Chinese Super League season, which is scheduled to begin in July.

The Nigerian prodigy joined the Old Trafford club in the January transfer window and has since hit the ground running scoring four goals in eight appearances.

As it was earlier reported, Solksjaer is still considering making his loan deal permanent due to the Coronavirus outbreak financial severity on football economy as it will cost them £20m for his acquisition.

The China based club has reportedly proposed a two years contract extension for the ex-Super Eagles striker which will make him the highest paid African upon his return.