Big Premier League Giants Eye Massive Move for Super Eagles Striker Odion Ighalo

• Newcastle United are interested in the signing of Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo who currently plays in Saudi Arabia
• The Premier League side are not finding it rosy so far this season and they want a striker who can help them get goals
• Ighalo is expected to be in the Super Eagles final squad for the 2021 African Cup of Nations which will hold in Cameroon

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is now on the verge of making a stunning return to the Premier League as Newcastle United are said to be interested in signing the Nigerian superstar.

So far this season in the Saudi Arabian League where Odion Ighalo currently plays for Al-Shabab, the Nigerian striker is the leading scorer with nine goals.

Odion Ighalo moved to the Middle East after his loan spell at Manchester United from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua came to an end earlier this year.

He scored five goals in 23 games for the Red Devils before he moved away from Old Trafford.

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According to the report on UK Sun, Newcastle United who are rocking at the bottom of the Premier League table want new striker to help them.

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Newcastle United are currently occupying 19th position with only 10 points after 18 games played this season in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Odion Ighalo is expected to be in the Super Eagles team for the 2021 African Cup of Nations which will start on January 9 in Cameroon.

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Earlier, Sportsbrief had reported how a former Nigerian international, Jonathan Akpoborie, has sent strong message to the Super Eagles handler Augustine Eguavoen on how to handle Victor Osimhen at the Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON 2022 is billed to kick off in Cameroon on January 9 and Osimhen who earlier suffered fractures to his cheek has declared his readiness to participate at the competition.

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The 23-year-old suffered a fractured eye socket and cheekbone after a head collision with Inter’s Milan Skriniar in a Serie A clash which ended 3-2 in favour of the Italian champions.

And Italian club Napoli has threatened to take legal actions if the striker is called up for the tournament in Cameroon.

And former Nigerian forward Jonathan Akpoborie has said the youngster must not be rushed to action.