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JOE KRISHNAN

Arsenal transfer target Odsonne Edouard hints at Celtic stay as striker eyes 'historic' 10th straight title

Reported Arsenal transfer target Odsonne Edouard has hinted he could stay at Celtic after outlining his intention to help the club win a 10th league title in a row.

The French striker had scored 28 goals before the 2019-20 Scottish Premiership season was curtailed in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Gunners have reportedly targeted Edouard to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who could leave this summer as he continues to stall over a new deal.

The Gabon international is contracted to Arsenal until 2021, but the club are reluctant to let him leave on a free next summer and will instead move him along if no progress can be made in talks.

It means Mikel Arteta is on the hunt for attacking reinforcements, with Edouard - along with the likes of Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic - among those linked with a move to north London.

Target: Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move to Arsenal Photo: Getty Images

But Edouard, who has begun talks over a new contract with the Hoops, appears to be planning for next season at Celtic Park.

"Every season we want to win the title," he told Celtic TV.

"This year is nine in-a-row, and next year I hope it is 10 in-a-row. This will be historic for the club.

"It's very important for the club, for the fans, for the team, for all of the staff. We now need to go back to work for next season, and I hope that we can win this title for 10 in-a-row."

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