Nigerian charge, Odion Ighalo.
Ighalo had a barnstorming 2015 in which he netted 30 goals, more than any player in England’s top four divisions.
The Super Eagles striker has also netted 14 league goals this season, a tally only bettered by Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and Everton’s Romelu Lukaku.
He has understandably attracted interest from a whole lot of admirers as a result with Atletico Madrid and Manchester United mentioned amongst his pursuers.
The striker even stated this week that a move to Manchester United “would be a dream.”
Flores, however, remains calm explaining that such transfer stories would usually make the headlines at this stage of the season.
“I understand (these stories). We are in the January transfer window so we have to accept these stories.
“It is every good news for Watford (that our players are attracting interest). It is good news for (Troy) Deeney, (Odion) Ighalo, (Nathan) Ake or (Etienne) Capoue.
“It means that the players are playing really well,” Flores told assembled media at his press conference.
Ogden cynicism
While Ighalo’s efficiency in front of goal can never be called to question, foremost British journalist, Mark Ogden has sounded a note of warning that a move to Old Trafford could sound the death knell on the striker’s blossoming career.
Ogden is not certain if Ighalo has the mentality or quality to succeed in the long term at Old Trafford.
“Ighalo can certainly help United; he can hold the ball up, he’s physical, he’s quick and he’s scored a lot of goals this season.
“To be honest, United have not scored a lot of goals this season and they are not very quick so the qualities Ighalo’s got can add a lot to them this season.
“However, I just don’t see him being a United sort of signing.
“I think, without being disrespectful, that they will be looking at bigger fishes and bigger hitters.
“Maybe in the short term, Ighalo will be a good signing but I think United should be looking at a long-term signing,” he said.
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