Ighalo has been rumoured to be on his way from the club with some Chinese clubs interested in signing him.

The striker has however signed a new five-year deal with the side ahead of the 2016/2017 Premier League season.

Watford took to Twitter to announce that their highest scoring player of last season will be with them until 2021.

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The 27-year-old,  joined Watford in 2014 from Serie A side, Udinese and scored 17 goals last season.

Watford just released their squad number ahead of forthcoming season and Ighalo retains his No. 24 jersey.

His compatriot, Isaac Success who just .

Walter Mazzarri's men start the new league campaign with a trip to Southampton on Saturday, August 13.