Odion Ighalo In Talks With PSG

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Paris St Germain, PSG, are reportedly making a sensational swoop for Manchester United’s loan striker Odion Ighalo, according to reports from France.

Les Rouges et Bleu are looking to fill the void left by Edinson Cavani, who is currently a free agent after leaving the club at the end of the season.

A backup striker is desperately required for Mauro Icardi, whose own loan deal from Inter Milan was made permanent with a €50 million (£45m) switch last month. And according to footmercato.com, Ighalo has been identified as an ideal solution.

According to information available to us, the first contacts have been made,’ the outlet reports.

‘The Nigerian international striker meets the profile sought, with experience, guaranteed quality (his performances with the Red Devils – 5 goals in 18 appearances in all competitions are there to prove it) and an affordable transfer fee (contract until December 2021 in China).

‘The first exchanges have taken place in recent days between PSG’s sporting director and the representatives of the Super Eagle, as one of them, Jean-Willy Ngoma, has confirmed to us