Manchester United are delaying talks regarding the loan extension for Odion Ighalo.

The Red Devils want to keep Ighalo for the remainder of this season, even if games go deep into the summer.

And they may want to sign him for next season as well.

But the Daily Mail says that talks between United and Shanghai Shenhua, who own Ighalo's contract, are on hold for now.

United want to see when the return plans are finalised by the Premier League.

When they know the dates games will start and finish, they can have a clearer idea of how to negotiate for Ighalo.