Exclusive - Ighalo Replies On China Interest : Not True I Am Waiting For Rohr Permission, No Contact

Odion Ighalo is unaware of reports linking him with a transfer to the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window, and has set his sights on Watford’s upcoming meeting with Burton Albion in the FA Cup.

To call a spade a spade, the Hornets number 24 was left scratching his head when asked to respond to rumours in the local media that he is waiting to get approval from Super Eagles coach Rohr before moving to China.

“I don’t know anything about the interest from Shanghai Shenhua, I have to ask my agent Atta, ” said Odion Ighalo to allnigeriasoccer.com after training on Friday afternoon.

“And as for the Super Eagles coach, I haven’t spoken to him about anything apart from wishing each other Happy New Year last week.”

Should Ighalo find the back of the net against Burton Albion on Saturday, it would be his 41st goal for Watford across all competitions since joining the team from Granada.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel