Brendan Rodgers considering moving for transfer listed Odsonne Edouard | OneFootball

French Sports journalist Sébastien Vidal, has claimed on social media that Celtic are ‘monitoring the situation closely’ following Crystal Palace decision to place former Celt Odsonne Edouard on the transfer list.

Odsonne Edouard of Celtic celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premiership match between Celtic and Livingston at Celtic Park on November 23, 2019. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

‘Crystal Palace have put Odsonne Édouard on the market this summer. Celtic are monitoring the situation closely, with Brendan Rodgers considering a return for the 27-year-old striker he once launched in Glasgow.’

Odsonne Edouard of Celtic celebrates Scoring his second goal of the game during the Scottish Cup Final between Heart of Midlothian FC and Celtic FC at Hampden Park on May 25, 2019. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Vidal is a French football author and journalist, co-founder of Weekend Sports, and appears a regular voice in modern French sports media. So there could well be some credence to this report.

Palace’s decision to list Edouard was also reported earlier today by The Athletic – so he’s already got half his story right, at least.

Odsonne Edouard of Celtic scores his team’s opening goal during the Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on December 29, 2019. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

‘Striker Odsonne Edouard, winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and midfielder Naouirou Ahamada are not part of Palace’s plans and will be available if deals can be agreed.’

Odsonne Edouard of Celtic is congratulated after scoring from the penalty spot during the Scottish Cup semi-final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 14, 2019. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Odsonne Edouard’s time at Celtic Park is fondly remembered by most for his time at Celtic, although there were certainly some question marks surrounding his investment in the club prior to him leaving to join Palace.

Signed initially on loan from PSG in 2017 before making the move permanent for a then-record £9 million, Edouard quickly became a talisman under Brendan Rodgers. He scored 86 goals in 179 appearances, delivering some memorable moments, notably his double in the 2019 Scottish Cup Final that secured the treble Treble. Calm under pressure, decent enough in front of goal, and often rising to the big occasion, Edouard contributed to his place in Celtic’s recent history before departing in 2021.

Odsonne Edouard celebrates after he scores Celtic’s second goal during the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on April 29, 2018. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

His £14 million move to Crystal Palace was seen as the natural next step for a player looking to prove himself in the Premier League. While he began brightly, including a brace on debut against Spurs, his time in South London has been uneven. Despite flashes of quality, he’s never quite nailed down a consistent starting role, and has often been overshadowed by Palace’s other attacking options. With just 18 league goals (21 in total) across three seasons, Palace’s decision to place him on the transfer list this summer signals the end of a chapter that possibly promised more than it delivered.

Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring to give Celtic a 3-2 lead. theRangers v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Ibrox – 11 March 2018. Photo by Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

Now 27, and still in his prime, Edouard may view a return to Celtic Park as a chance to recapture his best form under a manager he knows well. With Champions League football on offer and a squad in need of attacking reinforcement, the move makes sense on paper.

From the supporters’ side, there’s a strong case to believe Edouard would be welcomed back. If the net bulges early, perceptions around his commitment towards the end of his time at Celtic may quickly evaporate, and his contributions to one of the club’s most successful periods in modern history are a good foundation from which to rebuild. That said, some may view a return with cautious optimism, concerned about whether his hunger matches the ambition of the current side.

Odsonne Edouard was adored by the Celtic support. What a song he had!

Ultimately, should the finances align, and if Edouard himself is motivated for the challenge, this reunion could be mutually beneficial.

Celtic would gain a proven domestic performer with European experience, and Edouard would get the platform to reignite a career that has stalled somewhat in England.

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