Manchester United have agreed a deal with Shanghai Shenhua to sign striker Odion Ighalo on a six-month loan, with an option to buy.
United are now finalising the move to bring in the 30-year-old, who has Premier League experience at Watford between 2014-17.
Ighalo is in pre-season training with Shenhua, but the new Chinese Super League season has been delayed due to the escalation of the coronavirus.
A medical could be held in China, but United still face a race to complete a move before the 11pm deadline closes.
Tottenham also made their own late attempt to secure a loan deal for Ighalo on Deadline Day.
United earlier had a £20m bid for Bournemouth striker Joshua King rejected as the club target cover in the absence of the injured Marcus Rashford, but their pursuit of the Norway international appears to have ended.
Inter Milan also wanted to sign Ighalo, when their pursuit of Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud failed, but the Nigerian had his heart set on a move back to English football.
After the home game against Wolves on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, United have a 16-day gap before they play Chelsea in their next Premier League fixture.
Tottenham, who have explored a number of short-term options to cover for the injured Harry Kane this month, are increasingly unlikely to sign a striker but continue to explore what are now limited options.
ndifon7
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Manu be like: less Rumour now but surprising transfer [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Abumomoh18
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He was top goal scorer in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations that featured mane, salah and mahrez. Respect man Respect 🙌
Bestonwizzy
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Manchester united can only sign Nigeria player without Rumors trending for 3 months because it is their first time doing it and the player have to accept too immediately cos he is about to break records.. Welcome my brother First Nigeria International to wear man utd Jersey officially.. Odion Ighalo
VIGOUR•
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Odion ighalo... He is smart.. A goal poacher... A leader.. A colossus .. Something close to genius
PierreMushongi
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A better transfer i can say was this one...first Bruno would need a pure striker to turn his assists into goals....Two: i couldnot stand watching Martial playing as our central striker again..he needs competition and this Ighalo guy will surely come and prove his worthy beast mods like how he potrayed in African Cup of Nations 2019....
JàmesŒ
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BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United has completed the quickest NON RUMOR transfer in there history
zoudelpty
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guys this is a good one , better to have ighalo than leaving martial & co alone upfront, ighalo is goal thirsty and stronger than matial anytime anyday,this is a good one i commend manutd for not feeling ashamed to buy ighalo in this present situation.
Shockdee1
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Congrat bro, he will surprise the world,. Very hard working , he’s never tired of getting the ball back, I think I know why Ole need him 💪🏾💪🏾
Popakoprty
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its good addition for man u at moment, since they lost Rashford due to injury , they need some one to cover till he comes back. This is not strange for club since Alex have done the same to Henkic Larsson. the guy is sharp and bulldozing, which will add something on man u offensive line
adesinaalamu
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Not a bad idea....Ighalo is a fighter and I hope he brings his determination and dedication for game to United