Odion Ighalo has revealed how Treble winner Andy Cole welcomed him to Manchester United.

The 30-year-old forward completed a shock move to Old Trafford on January transfer deadline day after agreeing a loan move from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.

"I have a lot of memories of him [Cole] he's one of the best goalscorers I've ever seen," he told the official club website.

"He scored a lot of goals for Manchester United. The way he finished was brilliant. I have learned one or two things from watching [old clips].

"It's a privilege talking with Cole. Even when I signed for Manchester United he gave me a surprise call early in the morning to congratulate me and wishing me well even before I started training with the team.

"I cherish that the most. It's one of those great things, an idol like that from Manchester United before I even started kicking a ball. I appreciated it so much."