Former Chelsea forward, Eidur Gudjohnsen says Manchester United is no longer attractive for World-class players.

Speaking on Transfer Talk podcast along with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, the Icelandic former footballer challenged that Odion Ighalo’s deadline move to Old Trafford is proof that the magnetism of the Red Devils towards key and talented footballers is gone.

The Nigerian and former Watford foward joined Manchester United on loan till the end of the season to help bolster their attack in the absence of Marcua Rashford having been unsuccessful in the signing of Erling Braut Haaland who joined Dortmund.

Asked how far back United have fallen, Gudjohnsen said: "It comes back to the time of the season of this [Ighalo] transfer as well. I don't think any of the best strikers are available."

He added: "I don't think any of the best strikers are eager to join United anymore."

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says Ighalo, who has played in China since January 2017, is unlikely to have even been a third choice target for United.

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"He must be the luckiest man! Going to China, being away from Europe nobody seeing him for two and a half years since he was at Watford and then getting a loan move at United," he said.

"Wow. That doesn't happen!

"It says how far behind United are from Liverpool, Manchester City and even Chelsea. They have got a big job ahead.

"They needed somebody in. I think he was not their number one and I would be surprised if he was their number two or three as well.

"He is getting an opportunity and he will definitely get minutes and we will see if he can do it.