By Sulaiman Alao
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo is set to sign a two-and-a-half years (30 months) deal having agreed personal terms with top Saudi Arabian Pro League side, Al-Shabab.
Ighalo, 31, recently concluded his one year loan deal at English Premier League side Manchester United from Chinese Super League side, Shanghai Shenhua who have now reached an agreement with the Saudi Arabian club.
The retired Nigerian international is expected to sign the deal subject to him passing his medical with Al-Shabab who are set to unveil the player by Thursday.
Ighalo arrived Saudi Arabia yesterday from Dubai in United Arab Emirates where he had been on break after departing Manchester United last weekend.