da poker： Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard appears to be closing in on a move to Leicester City this summer.
The Lowdown: Edouard’s made his Hoops intentions clear
da winzada777： The 23-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs during the current campaign.
The likes of AC Milan, Juventus, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool and West Ham have all reportedly shown an interest in the Frenchman, however, it seems as if all those clubs may miss out on his signature.
Edouard made his Hoops intentions clear last month, with the striker having his heart set on quitting Parkhead this summer, regardless of who comes in as Neil Lennon’s successor.
The Latest: Source provides Edouard update
TEAMtalk now claim to have been informed by sources with knowledge of the situation that Brendan Rodgers’ side are confident of landing Edouard over the coming months.
The report claims that the forward is almost certainly heading to the King Power, so it appears as if he will provide competition to the likes of Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho in a central role.
No financial details were revealed in the recent report, but it seems as if the Frenchman has chosen his next destination.
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The Verdict: Celtic must bring in a proven replacement
With the number of teams showing an interest, and the player’s stance on a move away clear to see, we’re not surprised to see Edouard’s likely departure come to light.
What’s important now, though, is that the Hoops receive the best deal possible and bring in a proven replacement.
Edouard, who Lennon described as ‘magnificent’, will have just 12 months remaining on his Celtic deal in the summer and the Hoops reportedly owe Paris Saint-Germain a whopping 50% of a deal due to a sell-on clause.
On that basis, every penny may matter, which could then be put towards a new signing.
The Hoops have recently been linked with a move for Young Boys striker Jean-Pierre Nsame, and the Cameroon international appears to fit the bill required to fill the void set to be left by Edouard.
He’s scored 97 goals for his current employers and has Champions League and Europa League experience, so that could be an option for Celtic.
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