Odion Ighalo refused to discuss his contract situation at Manchester United because he believes it would have been insensitive for him to do so.
Ighalo is contracted to United until the end of the season after joining the club on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January, but the extension of the campaign caused by the coronavirus pandemic has thrown his future into doubt.
As things stand, Ighalo is only eligible to play for United until the end of June but the season could yet go on well into the summer.
The Nigerian's form since arriving has led to talk of him signing a permanent deal at Old Trafford, with both the player and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having publicly spoken about the prospect of a permanent move in recent weeks.
However, Ighalo was unwilling to speak about that prospect in a new interview with The Sun.
"Talking about other things now will not only be selfish but terribly insensitive," Ighalo said. "I don’t even think about it.
“The challenge before us now is not a football one, but a global one.
“You can’t put football before health challenges. What matters right now is to keep safe and pray for those battling with the virus to recover fully.
“This is another reminder for us to share love in this world. Continue to show kindness to one another because a problem facing one is a problem to all.”
