Odion Ighalo's Man Utd dream could be coming to an abrupt and premature end as parent club Shanghai Shenhua are demanding he returns to China for pre-season training.
The Nigerian striker had made a significant impact since joining his boyhood club on loan in January, scoring four times in three starts.
Despite originally being brought in as a back-up option, Ighalo's form has led to suggestions United could make attempts to keep him on their books long-term.
However he may not get another chance to impress as Shenhua have rejected United's offer to extend his loan deal, according to The Mail.
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