Chelsea tipped to sign £15m star Man Utd ‘seem not to value’

Odion Ighalo could join a top European club such as Chelsea as Manchester United “seem not to value him enough”.

Ighalo joined United from Shanghai Shenhua in a January loan deal until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old has had quite the impact at Old Trafford, leading to suggestions that he could sign permanently for £15m.

Ighalo has a reported £400,000-a-week offer from Shanghai Shenhua to stay in China but former Nigeria international Abdul Sule believes he could join another club in Europe, including Premier League rivals Chelsea.

“I see Odion Ighalo earning a big-money move from top European teams when his loan expires at Manchester United,” Sule to Goal.

“I don’t think Man United are keen on retaining him because they seem not to value him enough to hand him a regular place. He also may not be wanted again when Marcus Rashford is fit.

“I will not advise him to return to China now despite the attractive offer but would urge him to stay in Europe. I won’t be surprised if Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid or Barcelona come for him.

“He has proven that he’s got a lot to offer at the highest level within his short stay at Man United and he can attract big brands and earn more money, playing in any of the top teams in England.

“He can always still return to China later in his career but right now, I think he has what it takes to shine in Europe.”