Arsenal to step up Ighalo interest

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to step up the club's pursuit for Watford striker Odion Ighalo in the summer.

The Nigerian international has been in top form for the Hornets this season, and this has propelled them to the top half of the league standings.

According to The Mirror, Wenger has ordered club scouts to keep a close eye on the 26-year-old, who has settled well alongside Troy Deeney at Vicarage Road.

It is added that the FA Cup holders would be willing to pay a fee in the region of £20m to land the former Granada man.

Watford are said to have lined up fellow Nigerian Isaac Success as the potential successor.