ODION Ighalo has recommended his former club Manchester United as the ideal destination for in-demand Victor Osimhen, where he can link up with equally in-form Marcus Rashford.
The Napoli striker is wanted across Europe by the big clubs following his emergence as one of the most lethal hitmen in world football.
The 24-year-old Nigeria international is the top scorer in Serie A this season with 19 goals in 21 appearances as Napoli march towards their first Scudetto in 33 years.
Osimhen himself has suggested that he would love to play in the Premier League, and Ighalo has pointed him in the direction of the Red Devils, three years after he himself featured for them.
“I think it’s a good fit because he is a young boy, he runs and he can score goals,” the Super Eagles striker told Sky Sports.
“Having Victor Osimhen and Marcus Rashford in the top at Manchester United will cause any defender panic, because they are two fast players and they are goalscorers.
“I think he will fit in Manchester United so well. If he asked for my opinion and what should he do, I would advise him to join Man United because, for me, they are the biggest club.”
When asked about his relationship with his national team colleague, Ighalo added: “I know him so well, he’s like a younger brother to me.
“We talk once in a while. I advise him, I talk to him and I tell him to keep working hard and believe in himself, which he is doing. He is on the right path. He is a goalscorer, he never stops.
“Osimhen is like an ant. He is a striker that doesn’t give defenders a chance to rest; he is always going to be on you, he is always going to press you and he isn’t afraid.
“He is somebody who has the heart of a lion. He will try and put his head on any ball to try and score, I know that. He takes risks and I think it would be a feat for Man United, just in the same way this Argentina defender [Lisandro Martinez] – The Butcher… you see that guy going for every ball. He is similar to Osimhen.”
Ighalo played for Manchester United on loan from January 2020 to January 2021, making 23 appearances and scoring five goals with one assist.
