Just In: Solskjaer, Others Salute Ighalo’s Impact

The Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has yet underlined the addition of Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo to his side ahead of today’s Premier League action against Tottenham Hotspur.

Mr. Ighalo’s six months loan deal was further extended in the wake of the EPL shut down as a result of COVID-19 lockdown since March.

“We’re delighted Odion is staying with us,” remarked the Norwegian. “We had a good conversation with his club and Odion’s made a great impact when he came, so that’s very pleasing.”

He said: “He gives us another option upfront, he is a goal scorer and what he does in and around the dressing room as well is great.

“I hope he’s going to continue and finish off what he has started.”

In a related development, Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has hailed Ighalo, believing the Nigeria international deserved his loan extension.

“I think he’s been one of the most positive surprises ever,” he said. “First of all his personality around the club, he’s been a revelation around the club. Everybody has tagged on and liked him straight away.

“When you have that kind of personality, it changes the whole team. Someone who brings a laugh into the dressing room, rather than coming in grumpy or not saying anything.

“It changes the dynamics. And what he’s done on the pitch that really has surprised me.”