‘A damn good player’ – John Hartson reacts as Celtic star closes in on summer exit – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Odsonne Edouard is reportedly closing in on a move away from Celtic this summer.
Leicester City are thought to be interested in signing the player and the young Frenchman could join for as little as £18m as per Sky Sports.
Edouard is regarded as one of the most talented young forwards around Europe and his signing could prove to be a major bargain for the Hoops.
Brendan Rodgers has worked with the player during their time together at Parkhead. The Leicester manager was the one who brought Edouard to the Scottish club from Toulouse. Rodgers knows all about the young forward and he could help the 23-year-old achieve his potential.
Edouard has scored 22 goals for Celtic this past season and a player of his calibre should cost more than £18m. However, he has just one year left on his deal and if Celtic refuse to sell him for a knockdown price this summer, they would lose him for free next summer.
The Hoops are clearly under pressure to cash in on the player and Leicester are certainly getting a bargain.
Former Celtic star John Hartson has shared his thoughts on the potential transfer. He tweeted:
If Leicester get edouard for the reported 18m.. they will be getting a damn good player.. in today’s market he is at least £30m .. can’t help think Celtic being screwed over again.
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) June 7, 2021
A move to the Premier League seems ideal for Edouard at this stage of his career. He has nothing left to prove in the Scottish Premiership and he is likely to develop further playing at a higher level and alongside better players in England.
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