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Celtic boss Lennon says Newcastle target Edouard 'a natural-born goalscorer'

Celtic boss Neil Lennon feels there's much more to come from Odsonne Edouard.

Lennon is convinced reported Newcastle United target Edouard has his "peak years" ahead of him.

Speaking to the Sunday Post, Lennon said: “We've just had to be really patient with him, while he had to knuckle down and show the right desire.

“He really is a natural-born goalscorer and you can't buy that.

“I also thought the new formation would suit us, and it's brought the best out of Odsonne Edouard as well.

“He's a top, top player, and having Leigh alongside him has taken a little bit of the workload off him.

“I'm sure, once he fully matures physically, he'll be a proper No.9 in his own right.

“He's only just turned 22, and there's growth still to come in him, so he'll be the main striker during his peak years."

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