Odion Ighalo

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Manchester United move would be hard to turn down for boyhood fan Odion Ighalo

* Watford striker Odion Ighalo has been in superb form this season
* The Nigeria international has scored 14 Premier League goals
* He has been linked with a big-money move away from Vicarage Road
* Ighalo admits he would find it hard to reject Manchester United
* He grew up supporting United as a boy and idolising Andy Cole

Watford striker Odion Ighalo says he would only leave Vicarage Road if Manchester United came calling.

The 26-year-old has been one of the standout performers this season, netting 14 Premier League goals in 20 appearances, a tally on surpassed by Everton's Romelu Lukaku and Leicester's Jamie Vardy (both 15).

His form has attracted interest from some of Europe's elite clubs, including Atletico Madrid and Roma, but Ighalo has ruled out a move to anywhere other than Old Trafford.


Watford striker Odion Ighalo admits he would find it hard to turn down an offer from Manchester Untied

The Nigeria international told The Sun: 'I don't think I will be moving but I'm not sure I could say no if United called.'

He went on to explain: 'They were my team growing up. I loved watching Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke.

'They were my idols and playing at Old Trafford has always been a dream.'

Watford, who were promoted from the Championship in May, have been exceeding expectations this term.

Despite being widely tipped as relegation candidates, Quique Sanchez Flores' men find themselves sitting comfortably ninth in the table with 29 points, 12 clear of the drop zone.

The Red Devils, meanwhile, by their own high standards at least, are struggling.


Igahlo vs Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial graphic supplied by daily fantasy football game Oulala

United are fifth in the table and their performances, particularly relating to their lack of cutting edge in front of goal, have led to criticism for manager Louis van Gaal.

United have failed to score seven times in the league this season while also recently experiencing a six-game winless run.

They have also exited the Champions League at the group-stage and Van Gaal's future has been cast into doubt.

Ighalo signed for Watford from Serie A side Udinese in 2014, initially on loan, before making the switch permanent within three months.

Since making his senior international debut for Nigeria earlier this year, he has scored two goals in seven caps.

While he admitted that speculation surrounding Ighalo was natural given his ability, fellow Hornets striker and club captain Troy Deeney is confident that his team-mate will stay put.

'He is not going in January. So come and want him as much as you want but I know Gino (the Watford owner Giampaolo Pozzo) and it just wouldn't make sense,' said Deeney.

'The value of selling Odion for, what would he be worth? £20million, £25m? Or staying up and getting £200m? Simple business maths, he's not going to sell him.'

Deeney later told talkSPORT: 'I think his comments (about United) were taken out of context a little bit.

'He isn't going to leave in January. The manager and owner have made that clear.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3388325/Watford-star-Odion-Ighalo-admits-not-sure-turn-dream-boyhood-club-Manchester-United.html

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