Manchester United striker could move to Chelsea, Real Madrid or Barcelona

Odion Ighalo could move to a number of Europe's elite sides when his loan deal expires, according to football agent and former Nigeria international Abdul Sule.

Ighalo moved to United on loan in January and has been a huge hit with supporters, who are keen to see the Nigerian striker remain beyond his current deal. 

The 30-year-old scored four goals in eight games for United before football's suspension due to the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Parent club Shanghai Shenhua have supposedly made the striker a better offer to return to China, but Ighalo is keen on staying in Europe. 

And Sule believes one of Europe's elite sides, including Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, along with LaLiga duo Real Madrid and Barcelona, are courting Ighalo. 

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

"I don't think Man United are keen on retaining him because they seem not to value him enough to put 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."