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Ighalo happy to extend Man Utd 'dream' after 'difficult' few days of talks over loan extension

Odion Ighalo is determined to help Manchester United push higher up the Premier League table after expressing his delight at extending his loan deal.

After protracted discussions with Shanghai Shenhua, United finally confirmed they had agreed a loan extension for the Nigerian on Monday.

The deal, which does not include an option or obligation to buy, will keep him at the club until January 31, 2021 and the 30-year-old is overjoyed to have extended his stay.

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“I'm really happy. It's a dream for me to be here. I'm buzzing and ready to go,” Ighalo told MUTV.