Odion Ighalo has revealed that he turned down a big-money move to China to remain with Watford.

The 26-year-old Nigerian striker was the subject of a £10million offer from Chinese outfit Hebei China Fortune in the summer transfer window but opted to stay put at Vicarage Road in order to test himself in the Premier League.

"They were offering me crazy money, but sometimes it's not just about money – I'm still young, progressing my career," said Ighalo after scoring the winner in the Hornets' 1-0 triumph over Swansea City.

"I wanted to play in the Premier League and I'm happy to be part of it.

"I signed a five-year contract last week and I'm not going to fold my arms just because I have security now. I want to work hard, keep improving every day as a striker and help the team achieve their goals.

"But, as a striker, it's big relief that we won today because you're always worried when you are playing and the goals don't come."