Odion Ighalo could be forced to miss some of Man Utd’s remaining fixtures as Shanghai Shenhua expect the striker to return from his loan spell by July.

The Nigerian forward has impressed in his brief time at Old Trafford since joining the club on loan in January, but his deal expires next month.

United were hopeful of extending that date further to allow for the delay in completing the Premier League season due to coronavirus.

But according to Sky Sports, Ighalo could now be summoned back at the end of his loan deal as Shenhua want him ready in time for the Chinese Super League season, which starts in July.

United were weighing up signing Ighalo on a permanent basis this summer after being pleased with his impact, report the Mirror.

That could prove to be the only way of keeping the 30-year-old at the club, with Shenhua holding out for a £20million transfer fee.