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  • Osun govt probes Ighalo’s loan move to Man Utd

    Osun govt probes Ighalo’s loan move to Man Utd

    Osun State House of Assembly have opened a probe into the alleged diversion of €10,000 received by Nigerian club Osun United due to Odion Ighalo’s loan move to Manchester United.

    Ighalo completed a temporary switch to Old Trafford from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua in January, a deal which was later extended until January 2021.

    His return to England earned his first professional club Osun United, formerly known as Prime FC, who play in the Second Division of the Nigerian league, a reported sum of €10,000 (4.5 million naira).

    The Osogbo-based outfit received the money at a time when they were struggling financially to register for the 2020-21 Nigeria National League season and pay their players’ salaries.

    This €10,000 from the loan of Ighalo to Manchester United would have reportedly helped the club meet their financial commitments, although there are concerns that the funds did not actually arrive in the club’s coffers.

    The Chairman of Osun House Committee on Sports, Hon. Adrullahi Adegbile confirmed their investigation is still ongoing and he assured all individuals involved in the alleged diversion of the funds will be summoned.

    “When we got the information, we invited all the parties. After a thorough investigation into the issue, I assure you, we will make our findings public. We will still invite them this week,” Adegbile told the Punch.

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  • Carabao Cup: Man Utd cruise to last eight

    Carabao Cup: Man Utd cruise to last eight

    Manchester United beat Brighton for the second time in four days, with Paul Pogba scoring a free-kick to help seal their progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

    On Saturday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side needed a dramatic late penalty, awarded via VAR after the full-time whistle had blown, to beat the Seagulls 3-2 in a game packed with incident.

    This was a less frantic and fun affair, played out by largely second-string sides and in periods of torrential rain.

    And it was settled in far more routine fashion, with midfielder Scott McTominay finding space in the box to head home Juan Mata’s free-kick from close range in the first half.

    Having sent on both Pogba and Marcus Rashford, Mata then sealed the result with a cool finish from inside the box after he was found by a neat flick from Donny van de Beek.

    Pogba added the garnish with a direct set-piece that found the top corner via a deflection.

    It was an otherwise even game for large periods, with chances for both sides.

    Odion Ighalo hit the side-netting from an angle after taking the ball around home goalkeeper Jason Steele, while Leandro Trossard drew a superb save from Dean Henderson in the United net with a shot from close range.

  • Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles to complete Man Utd move

    Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles to complete Man Utd move

    Manchester United are moving for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

    That’s according to Sport1’s Florian Plettenberg, who says the deal is “80 per cent done”.

    United are said to be close to buying the player for 22 million euros plus bonuses.

    Plettenberg posted to social media: “News from the Premier League: To my information Manchester United wants Maitland-Niles!

    “Deal and paperwork are up to 80% complete.

    “Transfer for the English international should be completed in the next days (€22m + add ons). Man Utd needs reinforcements.”

  • Man Utd ready to trigger Pogba contract option

    Man Utd ready to trigger Pogba contract option

    Manchester United are ready to trigger a 12-month clause in Paul Pogba’s contract.

    The Daily Mail says it is understood United are preparing to activate a one year extension option on midfielder Pogba’s contract.

    The World Cup winner is approaching the final 18 months of his current contract – but can trigger an extra year on his deal to protect his value.

    United, it is understood, are still to formally discuss a longer extension to Pogba’s contract but know they have a safety net of extending his existing deal.

  • Porto push Man Utd to offer more money for left-back

    Porto push Man Utd to offer more money for left-back

    Manchester United are locked in talks with Porto for the signing of left-back Alex Telles.

    The Brazilian is out of contract next summer and the Portuguese club want to sell to raise funds.

    United are close to getting a deal done for the 27-year-old, having agreed personal terms

    But according to Correio de Manha, Porto have raised their transfer demands due to several pre-agree clauses.

    They owe Galatasaray a sell-on clause of 10 per cent as well as fees to super agents Jorge Mendes and Pini Zahavi.

    To cover the costs, the Portuguese have raised their asking price from €20m (£18m) to €27m (£24.7m).

    Telles will reportedly sign a five year deal and earn £3.6 million per year if he signs with United.

  • Man Utd board divided over RB Leipzig defender

    Man Utd board divided over RB Leipzig defender

    Manchester United are mulling over a move for Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig.

    The Red Devils are eager to sign the highly rated young centre-back.

    He has a release clause in his contract that activates next summer, but United know there could be a lot more competition for him at that time.

    And The Telegraph – via Metro – says United’s board is debating whether to sign Upamecano this summer or wait a season.

    It would take roughly £60 million to sign him now, and he would be available for 20 million less next summer.

    Upamecano is 21 and some on United’s board are unsure whether he is ready to take on the challenge of playing for the club.

    It is a huge fee and they want to make sure they do their due diligence before committing to the player.

  • Man Utd players delighted Ighalo staying – Shaw

    Man Utd players delighted Ighalo staying – Shaw

    Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw says the players are delighted Odion Ighalo is staying.

    Ighalo has just had his loan from Shanghai Shenhua extended to the end of the year.

    “All the players are really happy for him,” Shaw said. “Obviously his situation was up in the air and we try not to talk about that kind of thing at training but we’re just so happy for him.

    “Before he arrived, a few people outside the club weren’t too sure what he was going to bring to the club, but he’s shown everyone because he’s brought goals and a different style to our other strikers.

    “He’s earned and deserved the chance to stay here longer. He brings happiness and a smile to the place.

    “He’s great in training but he’s also been really important at times during games and scored some great goals.

    “Now that everything’s sorted, hopefully he can relax now and settle back into doing what he was doing before football stopped.”

  • Sterling admits being Man Utd fan amid transfer talks

    Sterling admits being Man Utd fan amid transfer talks

    Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling has admitted being a big Manchester United fan when growing up.

    It emerged on Sunday that United are pondering a shock move for Sterling.

    The Independent says Sterling is a name the club’s analytics department ‘have been working on’ as they settle on their summer targets.

    And it’s emerged Sterling has stated he grew up supporting United.

    Speaking to the Mirror last year he admitted he used to support the club.

    “I was at the final in 2007,” he said.

    “I shouldn’t really say this — not now, definitely not now! — but when I was young I was a massive United fan. I had an old United kit, from when they won the last FA Cup.”

  • Man Utd fail to reach Ighalo agreement with Shanghai Shenhua

    Man Utd fail to reach Ighalo agreement with Shanghai Shenhua

    Manchester United have failed to find an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua over a deal for Odion Ighalo.

    The loan deal with his parent club Shanghai Shenhua officially expired on Sunday night.

    The Sun says a deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford has not yet been agreed.

    United had doubts over the cost to keep the 30-year-old striker beyond the current terms.

    Ighalo swapped the Chinese Super League for the Premier League in a shock deadline day loan deal back in January.

    The Nigerian made a personal plea to Shanghai Shenhua to let him finish the season at Old Trafford, before returning to China.

  • Don’t listen to Man Utd, Barca offer – Enyeama urges Osimhen

    Lille hero Vincent Enyeama is urging fellow countryman Victor Osimhen to remain at the club.

    The Nigeria striker is being linked with with likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona.

    But former LOSC goalkeeper Enyeama said, “He made a name for himself, he became a household name in Lille.

    “I pray that he decides to stay one more season in Lille, this is my prayer for him.

    “If he leaves, then it’s time to leave. I am not his agent, everyone has an opinion. I will need to speak to him before I can advise him.”