Celtic 'interested' in surprise transfer reunion for prolific former striker

Celtic are ‘interested’ in a move to re-sign striker Odsonne Edouard from Crystal Palace, according to NewsShopper reporter Bobby Manzi on X. The Hoops could try and land the attacker before the end of the transfer window on Friday.

Brendan Rodgers’ side have been patient with their recruitment over recent times as they wait for the right players to become available. They have the chance to bring in some more players over the course of the next couple of days.

Edouard, 26, made the move down the border to England in 2021 when Crystal Palace came calling. He has since scored 21 goals in 103 games for the Eagles in all competitions, eight of which came last season, but his future at Selhurst Park is up in the air right now amid attention from his former club Celtic.

After joining the South London outfit three years ago, he said at the time: “I’m very happy to be here today. I can’t [wait] start to train with the team and to play for this club."Scoring goals in the Premier League may be the biggest challenge in my career. But I’m confident in myself and my teammates to be successful.” Their chairman Steve Parish added: “Odsonne is a player of proven quality. He was a player in high demand and I’m delighted he chose to join Crystal Palace as another fantastic addition to our squad.”

Celtic landed Edouard in 2018 and he was a hit during his time in Glasgow. He found the net on 89 occasions in 196 matches and won the league title four times, as well as the Scottish Cup twice and League Cup three times.

Prior to his transfer to Scotland, he spent seven years on the books at PSG but never made a senior appearance for the Ligue 1 giants. Instead, he gained experience out on loan at Toulouse before moving to Celtic Park.

Edouard is a proven goalscorer and would be a shrewd addition for the Parkhead club if they were able to bring him back. However, there would no doubt be competition from elsewhere for his signature if he was to become available in these final few days of the window.

Time will tell whether Brendan Rodgers’ side end up making an official approach. They have made a decent start to the 2024/25 term as they look to win the title again ahead of Rangers, despite selling midfielder Matt O’Riley to Brighton and Hove Albion for a record-breaking £26m transfer fee.

Celtic won 3-0 away at St Mirren last time out and have maximum points so far so will be in confident mood. Next up is a clash against Rangers as they look to win the first Old Firm of the season.