Ighalo signs new five-year deal with Watford

Odion Ighalo, Super Eagles forward, has agreed a five-year contract extension at Watford FC.

Ighalo had been a target for West Brom, who are keen to bring in a new striker before allowing Saido Berahino leave the club.

The Baggies began considering Ighalo has an alternative after Diafra Sakho failed his medicals and the deal could not pull through.

Watford also rejected a £37.5million bid from Shanghai SiPG, a Chinese club, in July.

With the new contract, Ighalo has now committed committed his long-term future to Watford, as the deal does not expire until 2021.