Ighalo still with us insists Watford boss amid China move rumours

by BackPageTXT

Saturday Jan 07, 2017. 12:11

Manager Walter Mazzarri has insisted Odion Ighalo remains a Watford player despite rumours he may now take the big cash from China, adding the Nigeria striker will as a result be involved in today’s FA Cup tie against Burton Albion.

Speculations are rife that Ighalo is now set to reignite a big-money move to China after he has twice rejected such an overture.

However, Mazzarri has maintained he will not be part of the rumours by insisting the Nigeria striker remains a Watford player.

“Ighalo will play for us against Burton Albion. I only talk on players who are with us,” declared the Italian coach.

The 27-year-old Ighalo has managed only a goal in 17 appearances in the Premier League this season after he netted 15 goals last term.