IGHALO MANCHESTER UNITED:united extend ighalo loan deal

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Manchester United have reached agreement with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo.

The Nigerian striker's stay was initially due to end on 31 May but he will now remain with the Reds until 30 January 2021, enabling him to build on an impressive start to life with the club he supported as a boy.

Ighalo's tally of four goals in eight appearances so far includes at least one strike in each of his three starts - against Club Brugge, Derby County (2) and LASK.

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Today's confirmation is a timely boost for United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he continues to prepare his squad for this month's resumption of competitive football.

The Premier League's proposed return date is 17 June and the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals have been lined up for the weekend of 27 and 28 June. However, the actual fixtures are still to be finalised and ManUtd.com will publish all the details of United's rescheduled games in due course.

Ighalo will now hope to pick up from where he left off, after winning United's Goal of the Month award for March with a stunning strike in our last match, the impressive 5-0 victory over Austrian club LASK in the Europa League.
 
That last-16, first-leg game at Linzer Stadion on Thursday 12 March was a sign of things to come, as it was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That will also be the case for all remaining fixtures in 2019/20.

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Solskjaer discussed the outlook for Ighalo's loan deal last week, when he appeared as a special guest on MUTV Group Chat.

The manager said: 

“They [Shanghai Greenland Shenhua] have been great towards us. 

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TOP TACKER:cologne's ehizibue is top tacker in bundesliga; paderborn's collins Top interceptor

during the current German Bundesliga season for eight different indicators and two Nigerian fullbacks came top in two categories. 

The pacy Cologne right-back Kingsley Ehizibue, who was named in Nigeria's squad for the postponed Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone, led the way in most successful tackles for the matches played until May 28th, 2020.

The former Netherlands U21 international, the third fastest player in Bundesliga history, has started 24 league games, was a substitute on two occasions and has totaled 1,917 minutes of game time.

With 48 tackles, Ehizibue ranked first ahead of Sebastian Rudy (Hoffenheim) and Bastian Oczipka (Schalke 04).

SC Paderborn left-back Collins is the top man in the whole of the Bundesliga when it comes to interceptions with 62, followed by Schalke 04's Omar Mascarell (62) and Bayer Leverkusen's Sven Bender (61).

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations star has been involved in 25 Bundesliga matches 

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LIONEL MESSI: reportedly approves of transfer negotiations for borrussia dortmund standout

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One of Borussia Dortmund's top stars Raphael Guerreiro is linked to BarcelonaThis rumored transfer was said to be met with Lionel Messi's approvalThe addition of Guerreiro can assist players such as Jordi Alba and Junior Firpo

It’s important that the board in every club understands the needs of its top players in terms of making critical offseason signings. A recent report speculating that Borussia Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro is linked to Barca is reportedly met with approval from Lionel Messi.

There’s no question that Guerreiro is one of the bigger names in the market. The Portuguese football player has been a staple name for the German club Borussia Dortmund and has made a name for himself as a formidable midfielder. The 26-year-old has proven himself as a gifted offensive superstar with the way he’s able to move around the pitch.

In 115 appearances  with Borussia Dortmund, Guerreiro was able to score on 23 separate occasions. To add to these, he was also able to assist on 21 goals. The way he maneuvers around the defenders and approaches the game with the combination of strength and agility puts him above everyone else.

The elite skills that Guerreiro has displayed have caught the attention of Barcelona as they’re seeking for someone of the same offensive prowess. Despite having the services of veteran Jordi Alba in their club, it would benefit the squad better if they sign someone with the youth and potential of someone like Guerreiro.

A signing like Guerreiro may assist Barcelona on the weak left flank given Junior Firpo’s recent struggles. Per Everything Barca, Messi is said to appreciate these rumors to add depth to their club. The possibility of someone like Guerreiro’s caliber would elevate Barca even more given the energy and overall consistency he adds.   

Having the approval of Messi indicates the level of where Guerreiro is now and where he’s projected to be in years to come. It has been a stellar career for Messi given that he’s lauded as one of the best individual players the sport has ever seen. The record-breaking six Ballon d’Or shows the brilliance and respect he has as an athlete and a football professional.

The next few months will be interesting to monitor given how the teams are slowly bouncing back provided the current situation. Expect Barcelona and Messi to keep an eye out on these rising stars for a potential transfer in the near future

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RACISM, GEORGE FLYOD DEATH : Thousands Join UK Protest

Protesters in London held placards saying “Racism has no place” and “I can't breathe” - a reference to George Floyd's words during arrest. Thousands of people have gathered across central London to protest against the killing of George Floyd's by the Police in the US. They were seen signs saying “ Justice for George Floyd” who died in Minneapolis while an office knelt on his neck to pin him down. Thousands of Black lives matter has the protesters marched across Central London on Sunday to protest against the killing of an unarmed black man by police in the US. In a video of the arrest of Mr Flour he could be heard begging, “ I can't breathe” last Monday in Minneapolis before he died while being restrained. The protests have been held at Trafalgar Square and outside the US Embassy in Battersea, south London, chanting “say his name: George Floyd” and “no justice, no peace, no racist police”. They also held up placards saying “racism has no place”, and “I can’t breathe”. Black Lives Matter said: “We are doing this to place pressure on the American government and show that this is a world wide issue.” The Met Police said officers were present and were engaging with those in attendance. Hundreds of people marched through Peckham in south London on Saturday in protest against police brutality.

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