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title: "Celtic: Odsonne Edouard linked with Crystal Palace"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Sean Clifford"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-08-30T12:35:02Z"
modified: "2021-08-30T12:35:02Z"
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# Celtic: Odsonne Edouard linked with Crystal Palace

**Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is subject of interest from Crystal Palace, who are considering making a formal approach for his services, as reported by [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/29/crystal-palace-target-arsenals-eddie-nketiah-or-odsonne-edouard-of-celtic).**

### The Lowdown: Edouard has been a key figure for Celtic since joining in 2017

Since arriving from Paris St Germain in [2017](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41106133) on an initial loan basis, it is fair to say that Edouard has been a smash hit in Glasgow, racking up 125 goal contributions in 179 games for the Bhoys, with 86 goals and 39 assists to his name \[[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/odsonne-edouard/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/344152)\].

Becoming one of the most prolific players in Scottish football, he has previously been labelled as ‘excellent’ by now Celtic captain Callum McGregor in 2020 \[[Celtic FC](https://www.celticfc.com/news/17445/)\].

However, such admiration will eventually breed suitors. With the transfer window about to close, could the Hoops be set to lose their star striker?

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### The Latest: Crystal Palace are considering a formal approach

Eyeing up forward reinforcements, Crystal Palace are believed to be contemplating making an official bid for the France under-21 international, as per [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/29/crystal-palace-target-arsenals-eddie-nketiah-or-odsonne-edouard-of-celtic).

Edouard is [out of contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/odsonne-edouard/profil/spieler/344152) at the end of the current campaign, with the Hoops reportedly seeking a fee of around £15m for his signature. Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton have also been mentioned as two alternative destinations if the 6 foot 2 predator is to move on to pastures new.

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### The Verdict: Celtic should reluctantly sell Edouard to make a profit

As Edouard looks unlikely to sign a new deal at Parkhead amid reports that he is even prepared to let his contract run down \[[Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9883033/Celtic-Odsonne-Edouard-prepared-leave-free-transfer-summer-fails-seal-move.html)\], making a profit of around £6m on him from the [£9m](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/11405737/odsonne-edouard-signs-four-year-deal-with-celtic) fee for which Celtic initially bought him would be good business by the club’s hierarchy.

The 23-year-old has started off the new season in decent form, registering five goal contributions in 11 fixtures, with three goals and two assists \[[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/odsonne-edouard/leistungsdaten/spieler/344152)\].

On the plus side for Celtic, they appear to have made strategic contingency plans for what seems like the inevitable eventuality of Edouard leaving the club, with 2020/21 Eredivisie top scorer Georgios Giakoumakis likely to complete a deal in the coming days \[[The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7626422/celtic-transfer-giakoumakis-jota-edouard-bids/)\].

Losing Edouard would be a big blow for Celtic, but it is probably the right time for both parties to go their separate ways.

***In other news, Celtic look to have reached an agreement with a prodigious talent. Find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-hoops-allegedly-reach-agreement-for-jota/).***