Former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu is backing Odion Ighalo for success with Manchester United.

Ighalo could make his debut tonight against Chelsea.

"Yes he can replace him (Romelu Lukaku)," Kanu told Goal of the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker. "If you watch him play, you'd find out that he is strong and can score goals.

"What he needs is the service. In this team, I am sure his game will improve because the team has great players.

"Despite playing in the Chinese league, Ighalo is not a player you would look down on and say he is not a good player.

"I believe in him and I know he can deliver if given the chance. Bringing him to Old Trafford means that those in the club believe in his ability, and we have to respect that.

"I don't think he will not disappoint because he will give them value for their money."