West Bromwich Albion could be about to bring the Watford player to The Hawthorns.
According to Sky Sports News, West Bromwich Albion are in talks to sign Odion Ighalo from Watford.
The 27-year-old took the Premier League by storm last season, scoring 16 goals in 37 matches, but things have not been as good this time round.
So far, the Nigerian international has netted just once in 17 league games and just twice in all competitions, so it is no surprise Watford may be keen to cash in despite his undeniable talent.
At 27, Ighalo may have one big move left in his career and with West Brom potentially preparing for life after Saido Berahino – who is a free agent in the summer – a bid for the Watford man makes plenty of sense.
There is no suggestion how much the Baggies can expect to pay for the player, but they have the cash to make a significant mark in the January transfer window and their manager Tony Pulis will want to ensure they maintain their impressive start to the season.
Ighalo may also feel that a fresh start is needed at this stage of his career and a move now will allow Watford some time to identify a replacement either in the next two weeks or, more likely, in the summer.
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