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Mark Pirie

Andy Walker claims Celtic transfer asking price for Odsonne Edouard will have nosedived to just £15m

Former striker Andy Walker believes Celtic will bite a club’s hands off if they come in with a £15million bid for prize asset Odsonne Edouard this summer.

The Frenchman has rediscovered his scoring form in recent weeks netting seven goals in his last seven games for the Hoops.

However, the pundit believes the 23-year-old has been far from his best this season in the Premiership and Celtic will be willing to slash their asking price.

The France U-21 cap looks unlikely to renew his contract at Parkhead which expires in the summer of 2022.

Edouard has also been heavily linked with Milan and former boss Brendan Rodgers holds a long-standing interest at Leicester City.

(SNS Group)

Walker told the Sky Sports Scottish Football podcast: "Odsonne Edouard realises that he's got ability and is worth a lot of money.

"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, 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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