Arsenal drops Ighalo interest

Latest report emanating from England revealed that Arsenal have opted out of the race to sign Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, following his drop of form.

The Gunners alongside, Chelsea and Manchester United indicated interest to sign the power play striker in the summer  but Ighalo has failed to replicate his electric form from the first half of the season.

Meanwhile, West Brom have joined the race to sign the Nigeria international in the summer.

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‘The Baggies’ want to add at least two new striker to their squad for next season and are mulling a move for the Nigerian who’s expected to cost less than £15 million.

Ighalo’s current £30,000-a-week deal at Watford is within Albion’s wage budget.

West Brom want to buy new forwards in the window to replace Saido Berahino, who will probably be sold, and former Nigeria star Victor Anichebe, whose contract will not be renewed.

The 26-year-old Ighalo has scored 17 goals in all competition in his first top-flight season, netting his 15th EPL goal in a 4-2 loss at Norwich City Wednesday night.

 

 

 

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