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Ighalo: Manchester United boss Solskjaer explains logic behind signing striker

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar believes the loan signing of Odion Ighalo gives his team another dimension to their play and also affords him the opportunity to grant intermittent rests to Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.

The Norwegian coach was speaking after the Red Devils played out a 0-0 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, which saw them fail to capitalise on Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at Leicester City earlier in their race for a Champions League berth.

Furthermore, Solskjaer stated that United’s involvement in several competitions meant they needed an extra body in attack.