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Walker claims Leicester, Arsenal target Edouard available for bargain price

Celtic legend and former striker Andy Walker believes clubs can sign Odsonne Edouard for a cut price fee.

There was a time when Celtic would loathe to sell their talisman.

But the Frenchman has not produced his best form this season, and the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted revenue at the club.

Edouard is out of contract in 2022, and Arsenal, Leicester City and other clubs are linked with his signature.

He may go for £15 million, according to Walker.

"Odsonne Edouard realises that he's got ability and is worth a lot of money," Walker 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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