He might play alongside Martial, with Martial moving to LW till Rashford is back.Maybe this will give Martial a much needed kick up the arse to find form again, I like that Ighalo has already been written off by most of the media & pundits because think it will really put the fire in his belly to prove them wrong.
Must be your first rodeo my son.Yeah, this sounds totally "normal" way for United to handle key signing... Sure
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Except he isn't a "key signing", stop gap 4th choice last minute option. Who took a pay cut to come here too. We'll try and sign a long term ST in the summer for sure.Yeah, this sounds totally "normal" way for United to handle key signing... Sure
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No, he admitted that United had decided to "do the deal" on deadline day. As in, most likely a deal they had talked to him/his agent about before that time.Wait so Ighalo just admitted that it was a last minute deal. That he found out on deadline day. So all you guys who said no its not a panic by the club have been preparing him for a while etc. you now have proof that it was a straight up punt from us. Utter jokers the guys running things
He is a joke signing, but the point is - his position was key need for the squad, even before Rashy got injured and desperately so after Rashford's long-term injuryExcept he isn't a "key signing", stop gap 4th choice last minute option. Who took a pay cut to come here too. We'll try and sign a long term ST in the summer for sure.
What is this made-up reality? He clearly said that the first time he heard about it was when his agent called him at 11pm. There was no talk before it.No, he admitted that United had decided to "do the deal" on deadline day. As in, most likely a deal they had talked to him/his agent about before that time.
Yeah exactly. Not the easiest job to find a striker for a 6 month stint. Most clubs will either want to sell permanently or retain the striker for the run in. Its a generally low risk option, even if all he does is to come on when the game is won and give martial / Greenwood a breather its better to have a recognised striker who can be a goal threat to hold the shape of the formation than, say, throwing Mata on. But at the same time you can understand why they might have tried follow up other leads before plumping for the 30 year old from the Chinese league.Except he isn't a "key signing", stop gap 4th choice last minute option. Who took a pay cut to come here too. We'll try and sign a long term ST in the summer for sure.
His agent confirmed he was talking to Woodward for days beforeWhat is this made-up reality? He clearly said that the first time he heard about it was when his agent called him at 11pm. There was no talk before it.
Alternate reality much?
https://www.90min.com/posts/6550127...e-day-switch-to-manchester-united-was-a-shock"It’s been hectic," he said. "I talked to Manchester United’s top boss [Ed Woodward] for a few days in advance. It was quiet on Thursday, and then I got the impression that nothing would happen.
Interesting. Thank you for digging this up.His agent confirmed he was talking to Woodward for days before
https://www.90min.com/posts/6550127...e-day-switch-to-manchester-united-was-a-shock
30-year old from China? Who last played in EPL 3 years ago and had a horrible last season at Watford? That's what we are proud of getting? United fans are the most gullible fans in the world.We got a stiker in when other clubs couldn't. Having seen how poor Martial and Rashford have been up front on their own and one more injury would be a disaster, I'm pleased we got someone whether it was deadline day or not. No doubt the club is a mess though.
There is no for sure about thisExcept he isn't a "key signing", stop gap 4th choice last minute option. Who took a pay cut to come here too. We'll try and sign a long term ST in the summer for sure.
Spurs and Inter tried to sign him too fyi..30-year old from China? Who last played in EPL 3 years ago and had a horrible last season at Watford? That's what we are proud of getting? United fans are the most gullible fans in the world.
Key word "try", will Ed pull it off? Anyone's guessThere is no for sure about this
Still not for sureKey word "try", will Ed pull it off? Anyone's guess
You'd rather have no-one than him then?30-year old from China? Who last played in EPL 3 years ago and had a horrible last season at Watford? That's what we are proud of getting? United fans are the most gullible fans in the world.
If you watch the interview he actually says his agent called him the day before and said United and a few other clubs were interested. The call at 11pm was to say United wanted to close the dealWhat is this made-up reality? He clearly said that the first time he heard about it was when his agent called him at 11pm. There was no talk before it.
How sure can we be of those rumors?Spurs and Inter tried to sign him too fyi..
Yeah, @TRUERED89 found another quote that they had talks before as well. My badIf you watch the interview he actually says his agent called him the day before and said United and a few other clubs were interested. The call at 11pm was to say United wanted to close the deal
Not sure where you are getting your info from.Spurs and Inter tried to sign him too fyi..
I think Athletic and some other paper reported it. Ighalo said he rejected Barca move last season, his agent said there was offer from other PL club and he won't name it.How sure can we be of those rumors?
Well, we are paying him more salary than Bruno apparently so - yeah, why would I want a warm body if he can't produce? There's very little evidence that he can help us in any way, and yet a bunch of fans are cheering him as if he were our Messi.You'd rather have no-one than him then?
No-one is proud of it or the situation the club is in.
Wow That is incredible. Rejected Barca? I guess because of money?.. WeirdI think Athletic and some other paper reported it. Ighalo said he rejected Barca move last season, his agent said there was offer from other PL club and he won't name it.
Well thats news to me. He was never on the list of targets that I was aware of.
He is already on shit loads of money, he knew he won't get any game time so he rejected it. His interview is on BBC.Wow That is incredible. Rejected Barca? I guess because of money?.. Weird
"My agent spoke to me about a loan interest from Barcelona. The club wanted a striker with La Liga experience and someone who understands Spanish football," Ighalo told BBC Sport.
"It was meant to be a six-month loan and strictly as a back-up striker. It was nice to hear that Barcelona were interested and any footballer would be more than happy to take it.
"But with due respect I had just finished as the second top scorer in China with 21 goals, I deserve better and didn't want to be a short-term player somewhere.
"We rejected it, it was an easy decision to make and I chose to stay in China by joining Shanghai Shenhua on a longer contract," Ighalo added.
InterestingHe is already on shit loads of money, he knew he won't get any game time so he rejected it. His interview is on BBC.
From last year
0 chance is starting to Barca with players like Messi Suarez. 100% chance to start for us with Rashford injured and lack of numbers in attack.Interesting
How is it different being short-term backup for us? Because our attacker is already injured and he knows he will play some?
Don't think he was on ManUtd list. It's all last min signings.Well thats news to me. He was never on the list of targets that I was aware of.
makes sense0 chance is starting to Barca with players like Messi Suarez. 100% chance to start for us with Rashford injured and lack of numbers in attack.
Also him being ManUtd fan and apparently Chinese league is delayed. Everything helped probably.
Time zone... 11pm in China isn't 11pm in England.What is this made-up reality? He clearly said that the first time he heard about it was when his agent called him at 11pm. There was no talk before it.
Listened to Laurie Whitwell last night who is the journo for all things United at the Athletic, he said the following:30-year old from China? Who last played in EPL 3 years ago and had a horrible last season at Watford? That's what we are proud of getting? United fans are the most gullible fans in the world.
This is great analysis. Ideally:Listened to Laurie Whitwell last night who is the journo for all things United at the Athletic, he said the following:
- United are not looking to sign players that don't fit the long term strategy of the club, however, because Rashford got injured the club were exploring the loan market for a short term stop-gap.
- The club spoke to Ighalo's agent a few days before deadline and enquired about a loan.
- The club also spoke to Bournemouth about King but they wanted a perm transfer. United offered £20m and £25m then pulled the plug on that deal as Bournemouth were holding out for £30m but as he's currently injured it could be a while before he got up to speed meaning it's too much money to waste when a loan option for Ighalo presented better money for value.
- The Ighalo deal has cost United in total around £4.5m for the whole 6 months including wages. He's on £300k a week in China but United are paying him £100k a week.
- Spoke about Paulinho coming from China to Barcelona a few seasons a go and being one of their better players so no concern about it being a retirement home as long as the player is still professional while there and stays fit.
- Spoke about how big clubs do this sometimes when caught short. Referenced Barcelona signing Kevin Prince-Boateng on loan the other season as a stop-gap also.
- Said during Ighalo's last year in England, his father passed away which hit him hard and affected his performance on the pitch.
- Was also disheartened about not joining United under LVG.
- His Ms's and child live in Manchester and have done for some time.
- Said that everyone he's spoken to connected to Ighalo has talked about how much he's a top guy and his family are great.
- Said United are aware they should have replaced Lukaku and Sanchez in the summer but the target's they're interested in aren't ready to move yet/ clubs asking too much currently. So United would rather wait another season and have a fresh run up this summer when they've done another year off their contract. Instead of signing whoever's available instead, which got us in this mess in the first place.
- Aston Villa enquired but wouldn't pay his wages. Barcelona enquired last January but he didn't want the move. Tottenham were in for him this window also but he turned them down in favour of United as he's a life long supporter of the club.
It could be way worse, this is essentially a win-win deal for everyone involved. If anyone's upset about this loan move it's due to an agenda.
Stop embarrassing yourself.What is this made-up reality? He clearly said that the first time he heard about it was when his agent called him at 11pm. There was no talk before it.