An open window for Arsenal to swoop Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard
Arsenal has the opportunity to sign Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard for just £15m this mid-year.
The 23-year-old was rumored with a transfer move to the Emirates Stadium before the beginning of the term.
Celtic have battled through their league run to stay up with Rangers in the
Scottish Premiershipthis term and are presently 18 points behind rivals in the standings.
Edouard has been an uncommon splendid player for Neil Lennon's team, having found the net 15 times in 21 league excursions.
The Frenchman has likewise scored four times in seven European competition matches.
Regardless of that reliable goal tally, Edouard has been criticized for an apparent substandard behavior.
The ex-PSG player has a contract with the Hoops until 2022 and doesn't appear to be keen on renewing his deal.
All things considered, Celtic may hope to capitalize on the striker this late spring instead of dangering to lose him in vain toward the finish of next season.
As indicated by former Bhoys striker Andy Walker, the
Arsenal
target could be accessible at a reduced expense charge of £15m.
"Odsonne Edouard realises that he’s got ability and is worth a lot of money,” the pundit told the Scottish Football Podcast.
“How much? I’m not sure, as he’s not been firing on all cylinders.
“Let’s say they paid £9m for him but any player who switches off – I think that’s alarming for any potential suitor.
“I know that it’s your job as the manager and the coaching staff to keep players on board but Edouard, [Olivier] Ntcham and a few others didn’t get the moves that they were expecting last summer.
“Neil Lennon highlighted as much after the defeat to Ferencvaros. He wanted players to just leave, but that was just one of the problems that Celtic had at the start of the season.
“Edouard didn’t appear totally committed, and I think now he realises it’s not so long until the summer transfer window.
“He’ll get his move now, so how much money will Celtic get for him? It all depends on how much they’re willing to accept, but if they got anything around £15m now I think you’re absolutely doing business.”
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