Arsenal Face Competition From Leicester For Odsonne Edouard

Odsonne Edouard is on Arsenal’s shortlist for the summer.

Reports claim that Leicester City are also gunning for his signature as the season draws into a close.

Edouard has impressed at Celtic scoring 20 goals in 35 appearances this season. He also laid out 5 assists with consistent number throughout his career in Glasgow. His contract is due to end in another year which means a sale is impending.

Arsenal could secure his services for as much as £15m-£20m. Mikel Arteta clearly needs reinforcements for next season and the club is still backing him fully. Alexandre Lacazette’s future is currently uncertain which would demand a need for a replacement. Eddie Nketiah is no longer favoured by the manager and in a similar boat regarding his contract as Lacazette.

If both are sold off, Arsenal will have the funds necessary to bring in a new face. Edouard is 23 now and ready to take the next step in his career. He is athletic, technically adept and has a keen scoring eye. He is still developing his finishing abilities with 15 caps to his name for the France U21 side.

Arsenal are in a fickle position regarding their star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon international is expected to be their leading man up front but has mostly been poor this season. His best position is still considered at centre-forward.