Celtic are facing a big summer as they pursue a new manager, a new director of football and a squad overhaul, with Odsonne Edouard likely to go.
The Bhoys need to get moving. They’ve now gone more than 100 days without having a permanent manager, and players are now expected to go.
Sky Sports report that ‘constructive’ talks have been held with Leicester City, and he could join the Foxes for £18million.
The deal isn’t done yet, but Leicester look to be favourites amid rival interest from Arsenal, Brighton and others.
Edouard to leave Celtic for Rodgers reunion?
A move to Leicester would of course mean that Edouard is reuniting with Brendan Rodgers, who managed him at Celtic.
Edouard is viewed as a potential partner for Jamie Vardy, and his record under Rodgers – 27 goals and 10 assists in 68 games – is far from shabby.
The 23-year-old actually performed better under Neil Lennon though, smashing 53 goals and 28 assists in 91 appearances.
Edouard has developed rapidly at Celtic, and Rodgers will hope to get the best out of him at Leicester, with Andy Walker backing him for success at the King Power Stadium.
Hartson’s reaction to Edouard rumour
Ex-Celtic striker John Hartson has now reacted to the rumours linking Edouard with a move to Leicester, believing that £18million is far too cheap.
Hartson thinks Edouard is a £30million player, but because his contract is running down, the Bhoys have to sell for less than hoped.
Hartson added that he thinks Celtic are ‘being screwed’ in this potential Edouard deal, and Bhoys fans probably feel a similar way.
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