According to sources, Odion Ighalo, 31, is set to join Saudi side Al-Shabab
The move is subject to Ighalo passing his medicals which has been scheduled. Ighalo who was on loan at Manchester United from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua penned a heartfelt farewell thanking fans and the manager for their support.
Odion Ighalo will join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on a permanent deal, confirmed. Medicals scheduled after loan expired with Manchester United. 🇸🇦🔴 #mufc #DeadlineDay
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2021
His fell down the pecking order following the arrival of Uruguayan veteran forward Edinson Cavani. Ighalo scored five goals across 23 appearances in all competitions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
The transfer window in Saudi Arabia runs until February 7.