Odion Ighalo celebrating with Ahmed Musa (African football)

Odion Ighalo is one of the strikers Newcastle are considering ahead of January transfer window.

The striker, who had previous stay in the Premier League with Watford and Manchester  United, is currently with Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia.

Sky Sports reported that Ighalo had told Al Shabab that he would seriously consider a move if contacts are made after been asked formerly if he would be interested in Newcastle.

The striker’s contract at Al Shabab expires in the summer of 2023The Super Eagles star is the top scorer in the Saudi Professional League this season with nine goals.

The striker moved to the Saudi Arabia from Shanghai Shenhua in China after a loan deal with Manchester United.

Having had Premier League experience with two Clubs, Ighalo is the man to lift Newcastle out of relegation this season.

The former Manchester United Loanee scored 40 goals in 100 appearances for Watford between 2014-17 and scored five goals in 23 games for Manchester United during his one year loan spell between January 2020-2021.