Odion Ighalo opens up on completing his dream move to Manchester United He has been playing in China for Shanghai Shenhua and scoring regularly Ighalo took a £165,000-a-week pay cut to complete a loan move to Old Trafford United paid a £4million loan fee to bring the 30-year-old back to England

                                                                                     Ole Gunnar Solskjaer short in attack, United frantically searched high-and-wide for potential forwards to fill the void left by an injured Marcus Rashford, before deciding to bring Ighalo in on loan just minutes before the window shut.

Having signed for Shanghai Shenhua in February last year, Ighalo has played all of his football in China since leaving Watford but is now ready to return to the Premier League with a bang – and he couldn't be happier that it will be with the club he's supported his whole life. Odion Ighalo insists he didn't think twice when taking a massive pay cut in order to complete a shocking deadline-day move to Old Trafford. 'I'm very happy. First, I want say thank God for making this happen and it's just like a dream come true for me.

The Germany international has agreed initial loan with £25million future fee, Juventus have allowed midfielder Emre Can to join Borussia Dortmund

                                                                                               The Germany international has joined on an initial loan and the deal will be made permanent for £25million if certain parameters are met.

Can previously played for Dortmund's close rivals Bayer Munich before moving to Liverpool and then joining Juventus on a free transfer in 2018.  Emre Can we get a German national player who can be used across multiple systems in defense as well as in central midfield. 

Deontay Wilder mocked Tyson Fury for having 'pillows as fists' ahead of rematch The heavyweights fight for the WBC title again in Las Vegas on February 22

                                                                                           Wilder will be put his WBC crown on the line against Fury again when they renew their rivalry on February 22 in Las Vegas.

The self-styled Gypsy King has insisted he will not leave it to the cards this time - having been denied one of sporting's greatest comebacks when the judges returned a controversial split-decision draw back in December 2018 - despite the general consensus believing his best chance is to outbox the WBC champion. Fury has said he intends to give knockout artist Wilder a taste of his own medicine when they meet again next month, but the American believes he is just trying to hoodwink him.

Shock deadline day signing Odion Ighalo will wear No 25 for Manchester United as Nigerian striker prepares for possible debut against Chelsea

                                                                                            The Nigerian striker made the switch to Old Trafford in a £3million loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua last Friday.Ighalo has joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side until the end of the season. Speaking following the confirmation of the move last week, Solskjaer said: 'Odion is an experienced player. He will come in and give us an option of a different type of centre-forward for the short spell he's staying with us.

The bodies of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, 13, were released to their family members by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office

                                                                                              The bodies of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, 13, were released to their family members by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, a week after their helicopter went down killing both and seven others in California.

The 44-year-old NBA legend and his daughter were both killed when his helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, on January 26.

Their remains were returned after confirmation of their identity and a cause of death was determined by investigators, a spokeswoman for the office told DailyMail.com

Mason Mount lasted just 15 minutes against Valencia on Tuesday evening

                                                                            The Blues youngster, who has made a brilliant start to the season under  Frank Lampard, was hit just above his right ankle after a wild challenge from the former Arsenal midfielder.Mount had started the opening group stage clash brightly, but his evening was brought to a premature end by Coquelin's crunching tackle.

The Frenchman, who represented the Gunners between 2008 and 2010, caught Mount with his follow-through after getting a touch on the ball.

Paul Pogba received racist abuse after missing a penalty against Wolves

                                                        Pogba's treatment prompted a rapid response from his club, which issued a strong statement on Tuesday morning to condemn the abuse and urge social media companies 'to take action'. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba have all received vile, racist abuse online after failing to score penalties in the last week. Phil Neville is calling on the 'football community' to boycott social media platforms until they do more to tackle the discriminatory abuse directed at players.

7 wonderful Mikel Obi Facts That You Weren’t Told

 It was curtain call for John Obi Mikel popularly known as ‘Mikel as he bowed out of international football after fourteen years of active service to the nation. He finally called it quits with the Super Eagles after an outing at the African Cup of Nations hosted in the land of the Pharaohs that saw Nigeria picking the bronze medal. The secrets of men they say are in their stories, before your very eyes are ten incredible facts about the young lad who joined the circle of football legends that you probably weren’t told

1 Michael is Mikel’s Name

Though called the name Mikel by friends and foes alike, his full name was John Michael Nchekwube Obinna but launched himself to the world as John Mikel Obi at the U-17 World Cup in Finland in the year 2003

2 First Nations Cup, Egypt, Last Nations Cup, Egypt

It is more than a coincidence to say that his first ever African Cup of Nations outing was in Egypt where he helped the Super Eagles win a bronze medal so was his last African Cup of Nations outing was in Egypt where he also won a bronze medal and believe it or not people, the coach of the bronze winning team was also the same coach who fielded him as a junior national team player three years earlier, former Super Eagles coach and captain, Austin Eguavoen

3 Three Super Eagles Coaches, One Mikel

Mikel Obi unbelievably played under three Super Eagle Coaches, Austin Eguavoen, Samson Siasia and Late Stephen Keshi who also played in the Super Eagles and were among the trio that won the second African title in Tunisia 1994

4 Mikel 1 Messi 0

Both Mikel and Messi played at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 2005, they both met at the World Cup in 2014 and 2018 respectively yet Mikel has one point above Messi and that is a continental silverware.

6 Super Eagles ‘Golden Boys’ Who Won Bronze

    The African Nations Cup may have come to an end but its memories are far from being over. This article puts on the spot light five golden boys of the Super Eagles who have won bronze for the national team

1 Reuben Omojola Folasanje Agboola

The Kwara born corner kick specialist was a revelation in Clemence Westerhof’s squad of 1991 becoming the first non-Nigerian born to play for the Super Eagles whom he donned the green and white for nine times without a goal. His biggest achievement was a bronze medal which he won with the squad at the African Cup of Nations in 1992 hosted by Senegal.

2 Abbey George

Born George Peterson Abbey yet remembered by Nigerian football lovers as Abbey George was another new Super Eagle kid on the block as he made his way into the national team at the 2003 LG Cup which the team won after beating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. The former Sharks of Port Harcourt player’s international career was longer than that of Agboola as it spanned between 2003-2007 making eighteen appearances and scoring no goal. The height of his career was the African Cup of Nations in Tunisia, 2004 where he won bronze with the squad

3 Peter Osaze Odemwingie

Born of a Nigerian father and Russian mother, Osaze as he is known as by fans and crititics alike stormed the national team as he played in the Unity Cup 2002 in England, he like George also chose his fatherland over Russia and justified his inclusion in the 23 man squad of the Super Eagles in the African Cup of Nations in 2004 where he scored three unforgettable goals in the tournament, he went on to win bronze in the tournament.

Lampard is the only man capable of altering the atmosphere at Chelsea

                                                                                                     Chelsea managers are in trouble the moment Champions Leaguequalification is in danger and the noise surrounding him is not without foundation. He is in trouble.

So what happens next? If they are going to make a change, the only man I could see altering the atmosphere around the place is Frank Lampard. Sometimes, appointing the polar opposite of your previous manager works and why couldn't that be the case with Frank?

I understand the risks that come with being Chelsea manager — it's not a position that offers long-term security — and I also appreciate why plenty of people would see it as a gamble for both sides: Frank lacks experience on the touchline, Chelsea want someone who will win immediately.. Who thought Manchester United had made an error turning to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before his first game? Now he looks like he's been in the role his whole life.

Football is all about timing and opportunity. Some say Lampard should wait before returning to the club where he is the record goalscorer — but what makes them think the opportunity will always be there? Things change quickly in this industry and chances don't always come a second time.

People can talk about him serving his apprenticeship but sometimes you have to be ready to make the jump. I know how ambitious Frank is. He is doing an excellent job at Derby but the dream will be to go back to west London.

Man United midfielder Marouane Fellaini completes £10.4m move to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng Taishan

                                                                                             The midfielder passed a medical on Thursday afternoon and the paperwork has now been completed with United confirming that Fellaini has left with a post on social media.
The Belgium international is due to earn £235,000 per week and will hook up with his new team-mates later this month to join in their preparations for the new Chinese Super League campaign which gets underway in March. Fellaini had been in Belgium this week receiving treatment on a calf injury but flew out to China on deadline day to agree terms with Shandong. 

After the 1-1 draw, Manchester City defender Kyle Walker sent a mocking tweet

                                                                                             Jurgen Klopp has defended himself against accusations that Liverpool acted in an unsporting way against Leicester. 

During half-time of Wednesday night's 1-1 draw at Anfield, Liverpool's groundstaff cleared ice and snow — but only from the Kop End penalty area which Klopp's men attacked in the second half.

Manchester City fans picked up on this but Liverpool manager Klopp insisted: 'There was no plan. Nobody told them, I can swear, to clear only our side or our box.'Walker deleted the tweet within 30 minutes but it had already been viewed thousands of times. City manager Pep Guardiola refused to condemn his player. Klopp did not criticise Walker either but was at a loss as to understand why he — or anyone — would do something to taunt a rival.

Chelsea stars test their agility in training as Higuain prepares to make his first Premier League start

                                                                                               Maurizio Sarri's side were awarded a penalty in that game and Higuain was offered to take it but instead gave it to Willian who scored. 
The Chelsea boss admitted he was surprised by the 31-year-old's decision.Sarri also spoke about how he thinks Higuain will adapt to the new league he is playing in.

Arsenal set to seal loan deal for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez with £20m option to buy in summer

                                                                                                        Barcelona had wanted to cash in on Suarez this month in a £17m deal to Sevilla or Real Betis as his contract expires in 18 months time but Suarez refused to join those clubs due to his desire to return to English football. Arsenal's hopes of signing Suarez this month appeared to be dwindling as the club do not have the financial means to commit to signing Suarez in January but the move was revived when the midfielder's agent suggested a £1.8m loan fee and then a summer option in excess of £20m to make the move permanent.

Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: Son Heung-Min and Dele Alli sink Gunners and fire Mauricio Pochettino's men into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup

   

Heung-min Son gave Pochettino's team the lead midway through the first half and Dele Alli put them two up with a delectable finish after the interval.

Both goals targeted Arsenal's greatest area of vulnerability, long balls arrowed into the heart of a makeshift defence.

It proved their undoing at Southampton on Sunday and it returned to haunted them and Unai Emery's creative forces were not able to compensate as his side crashed to a second defeat in four days.