Watford striker, Odion Ighalo, says a move to Manchester United would be hard to turn down, but does not expect to leave Vicarage Road in the near future, reports The Sun of London.

The Super Eagles striker has been in excellent form for the newly-promoted side over the first half of the season, helping the Hornets to ninth in the standings.

Ighalo has netted 14 goals in 20 appearances this season and has been linked with a move to Spain, but insists he would like to stay in the Premier League.

“There has been speculation from Spain and Italy but I’ve played there and now want to play in England,” he said.

“I don’t think I will be moving but I’m not sure I’d say no if United called.

“They were my team growing up. I loved watching Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke on TV.

“They were my idols and playing at Old Trafford has always been a dream.”

However, Ighalo is not keen to leave Vicarage Road in this transfer window but could not hide his wish to join English giants, Manchester United, if they made an approach.

How Watford has also continually stated that their Nigerian forward is not for sale.

The striker, who is under contract till 2020 at Watford, finished 2015 as the leading scorer in English football.