Odsonne Edouard
West Ham chairman hires agents to sign 23-year-old star with 26 goal contributions
West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan has hired agents to push through a summer deal for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, Football Insider claims. The Hammers parted ways with Sebastien Haller in January but could not land a replacement before the winter transfer deadline. Hence, the club have been left with only Michail Antonio as the specialist striker in the squad, but he is currently out with a hamstring injury. The London outfit will land at least one striker this summer and have their sights on landing Edouard from the Hoops. The Frenchman could be available for between £8-10 million with his existing contract due to expire in less than 15 months. Leicester City have also been linked with the 23-year-old, but they appear to have cooled their interest after the renaissance of...
West Ham United favourites to sign 20-goal striker, Leicester City have second thoughts
West Ham United are considered front-runners to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, with Leicester City having second thoughts over a summer move, Football Insider reports. Edouard has had another good season with the Hoops, registering 20 goals and six assists from 35 appearances across all competitions. His current deal expires in less than 14 months, and he has reportedly made it clear that he won’t be signing an extension with the club. The Foxes and Hammers have been heavily linked with his services, but the former are said to have second thoughts over signing him this summer. The Midlands outfit have recently seen Kelechi Iheanacho hit top form leading the line, which contributed to him signing a fresh long-term deal. His glowing form has led the Foxes to reconsider a move for Edoua...
‘It’s close’: Journalist delivers exciting Aston Villa transfer update
Aston Villa are close to signing Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest in the summer transfer window. According to Alan Nixon of The Sun, Villa are close to securing his signature. Cash is known. It’s close. Watkins is about the best deal (for him). Benrahma is about the best deal (for him and Brentford). Edouard is expensive and might fancy a bigger move when he leaves. https://t.co/uRaiGAEPnw — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 31, 2020 According to latest reports from The Independent, Dean Smith’s side are confident of signing the Forest full-back, with a fee in the region of £15m expected to be agreed shortly. Cash, who was arguably one of the best left-backs last season in the Championship, was also targeted by Premier League rivals Fulham. But it seems, he is heading towards joini...
Villa Park will erupt if Smith can sign £30m Leeds target this summer – SL View
According to reports from The Sun, Aston Villa are planning to make a bid in the region of £30m for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer. The report claims that Edouard is Dean Smith’s first-choice striker target this summer. Villa previously had made an enquiry about signing Edouard, but Celtic rejected all advances back then. The Sun has now claimed that Villa are planning to put a substantial offer for the forward. However, there is also interest from Leicester City, Crystal Palace and Leeds United. According to reports from The Mirror, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to sign a striker this summer, and has earmarked Celtic striker Edouard as an option. Outstanding signing for Villa Edouard would be a superb signing for Villa. Celtic want him to stay and help him win t...
Report: Aston Villa planning bid for player, Arsenal may drop out
Aston Villa are planning to make a bid of £30 million for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, according to The Sun. It has been reported that Edouard is Premier League club Villa’s ‘priority’ target in the summer transfer window. The report in the British tabloid has claimed that Arsenal may drop out of the race to sign the Frenchman, with Crystal Palace and Leicester City also in the race for the 22-year-old. Celtic stay or Premier League move? Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and have a global fanbase, and a move to the Gunners would be a step-up for Edouard. However, at Celtic, the striker could become a legend if he guides the Hoops to the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row in 2020-21. Villa are a big club as well, but the Villans narrowly escaped the ...
Report: Bielsa has found his priority target for Leeds…and he would cost £20m
Report: Bielsa has found his priority target for Leeds…and he would cost £20m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are yet to sign new players during the summer window. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has insisted that the Yorkshire club will be spending in the transfer market to bolster the squad and that is likely to happen in the near future as they gear up for life in the Premier League. Signing a striker remains a top priority for Leeds this summer. Patrick Bamford remains the club’s first-choice, but Leeds do not have enough quality back-up options. it is not sure whether Leeds will pursue a deal for Jean Kevin-Augustin and as a result, the Whites must look for other options in the market. According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (9/8; page 66), ...
‘Welcome to Arsenal’: Some fans respond to £25m star’s six-word Twitter post
Celtic have officially released their new Adidas home kit and the Bhoys have announced that it is available for pre-order. The Hoops confirmed earlier this year that they had agreed a five-year partnership deal with German kit designer Adidas. It is reported to be the biggest kit sponsorship deal in the club’s history, and also across the Scottish Premiership. Many Celtic fans have been urging the club to share the picture of Odsonne Edouard donning the new shirt. The French striker has posted a message on Twitter today. Some things are worth waiting for… @CelticFC 🍀💚 pic.twitter.com/6EQdYTSqhc — Odsonne Edouard (@Oedouard22) July 10, 2020 The 22-year-old was in scintillating form in 2019/20 for the Bhoys. He scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists in the Scottish Premiersh...
Report: Leeds plotting an ‘ambitious move’ for in-demand 22 y/o Newcastle target
Leeds United are edging closer to securing promotion to the Premier League. The Whites earned a fantastic 3-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and cemented their position at the top of the Championship table. It seems they have already started preparing for the summer transfer window. Patrick Bamford has scored 15 goals this season, but he can’t be relied upon to deliver week in week out in the Premier League. And Leeds are highly unlikely to buy Jean Kevin-Augustin on a permanent deal by spending more than £17m. According to latest reports from The Mirror, Leeds are plotting an ambitious move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. If the Whites secure promotion, which looks more likely, they would make a serious attempt to sign the 22-year-old who has enjoyed a phenomen...
Report: Everton want £30m Crystal Palace target whose ‘auction will stretch the resources’
According to reports from The Sun, Everton are one of the clubs interested in signing Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard in the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has been simply outstanding for the Bhoys this season where he scored 27 goals and provided 19 assists in 45 games in all competitions. A host of Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Leicester City, and Crystal Palace are showing keen interest in signing the striker. And it seems Everton have joined the race as well. The report claims that Celtic are expected to demand a fee in the region of £30m for the French striker. With so many clubs interested, his ‘auction will stretch the resources’ of the chasing pack. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to buy some quality players in the summer, and signing a...
Latest report on in-demand 22 y/o star could spell bad news for Newcastle and Spurs
According to reports from the Scottish Sun, Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is open to extending his stay at Parkhead. Edouard is one of the in-demand strikers in Europe after he enjoyed a spectacular campaign for the Bhoys. The French striker has scored 27 goals and provided 19 assists in 45 games in all competitions this season. Last month, it was reported that the Magpies were weighing up a move for the striker. The Hoops value the player at around £40m, but due to the present financial situation, a deal could be done for much less. The Sunday Times also claimed last month that Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur were keeping close tabs on Edouard as they look to sign a back-up striker for Harry Kane. However, Edouard has claimed that he would love to be a part of...
Report: Manager willing to sell his player for £20m to bring in Celtic ace
According to The Daily Mail, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is ready to sell Kelechi Iheanacho to sign Odsonne Edouard from Celtic in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Celtic value Edouard at £35 million, and that Leicester are planning to sell fellow striker Iheanacho for £20 million to fund a move for the Frenchman this summer. Good signing for Leicester City? Rodgers worked with Edouard when he was in charge of Celtic, and the former Liverpool manager will know all about the former Paris Saint-Germain striker. The 22-year-old scored 28 goals in all competitions for the Hoops this season, according to The Daily Mail, and his all-round game is suited for clubs in the Premier League. Iheanacho is a good striker, but the former Manchester City man has not been ve...
Report: Real Madrid have joined the race to sign £25m Newcastle top target
According to reports from Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Spanish giants Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard in the summer transfer window. Last week, reports emerged that Newcastle United are also keen to sign the highly-rated young Frenchman who has just won the 2019-20 SPFL title with Celtic after the league came to an abrupt end. Edouard is one of the in-demand strikers in Europe after he enjoyed a spectacular campaign for the Bhoys. The Mail reported last week that the Magpies are weighing up a move for the striker. The Hoops value the player at around £40m, but due to the present financial situation, a deal could be done for much less. With the buzz of potential Newcastle United takeover doing the rounds, the Magpies have been linked with ...
