Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained bringing Odion Ighalo in on-loan from Shanghai Shenhua.

Solskjaer says the Nigerian's addition is "very important".

“It was very important," Solskjaer told MUTVSky Sports, Solskjaer also said: “The club has always been very good and, in Odion, we get a proper man, a great lad and a good goalscorer.

"Not only was he top scorer in the Africa Cup of Nations but I know him from way back when he was in Norway 10-12 years ago. His career has developed and he gives us a different option up front.

“I'm delighted that he wanted to come for a few months on loan, from now until the end of the season. For us, it's great to have him around and I know he's such a Manchester United fan, he will give absolutely everything - on and off the pitch."