Man Utd: Odion Ighalo says move to club is a 'dream'
Manchester United have confirmed their squad heading into the Europa League knockout stages with three new faces set to join. The Red Devils return to action in the Europa League soon after the winter break when they take on Club Brugge over two legs.
Man Utd Europa League squad confirmed with Solskjaer adding three names (Image: GETTY)
There has been no confirmation yet on when Paul Pogba will return after undergoing ankle surgery last month, but it has been suggested he could be fit in time to play the first leg against Club Brugge on February 20.
Ighalo has been signed to provide some much needed cover up front with Marcus Rashford ruled out until April.
The move has been criticised by some, but Solskjaer expects the Nigerian to make a big impact for the second half of the season.
“You would be thrilled when you have been a Manchester United supporter your whole life and you’ve been working your whole life,” Solskjaer said.
“Being the top scorer in the African Cup of Nations tells you a lot about the qualities we are going to get.
“He’s a different type of striker. He’s a proven goalscorer, physical presence. It also gives us a chance to rest Mason Greenwood and to rest Anthony Martial at times with so many games coming up.”
United are currently on their winter break and return to action with a tough away trip to Chelsea on February 17.
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Bruno Fernandes has been added to the Europa League squad (Image: GETTY)
David De Gea, Sergio Romero, Lee Grant, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar
Defenders
Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Axel Tuanzebe, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Phil Jones, Ethan Laird*, Max Taylor*, Brandon Williams*, Di'Shon Bernard*, Teden Mengi*
Midfielders
Bruno Fernandes, Fred, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba, Angel Gomes*, James Garner*, Arnau Puigmal*, Dylan Levitt*, Tahith Chong*,
Strikers
Odion Ighalo, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashfor, Mason Greenwood*, Largie Ramazani*, D'Mani Mellor*