FORMER Celtic manager John Barnes thinks that Odsonne Edouard would have no problem at all fitting in at Arsenal or Leicester City as he urged the two clubs to make a summer move for the French forward.
The 23-year-old's current deal at Parkhead expires at the end of the next season, meaning that the Hoops may have to sell their star man when the transfer window reopens - or risk losing him for nothing in a year's time.
A host of Premier League clubs are said to be monitoring Edouard's situation. Brendan Rodgers worked with the silky striker when he was in charge at Celtic Park and is a huge fan of the player, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is also believed to be an admirer.
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Speaking to BonusCodeBets, Barnes admitted that Edouard may be tempted to work under his old boss once again - but added that the striker could also end up at the Emirates, as he can offer something that neither Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette can: strength.
"Brendan Rodgers will know Odsonne Edouard, and with what Brendan Rodgers does [the style of football], he will probably fit more [at Leicester] than at Arsenal," he said.
"He looks for players that fit into his systems, and he gets the best out of players who know their positions rather than looking for the superstar players and then fitting a team around them, just hoping it works. So Leicester would be a good move for him.
"With Arsenal, you still have Aubameyang. As much as Lacazette and Aubameyang are there and Lacazette is a number nine, Edouard gives you that physical presence.
"He is bigger and stronger, though maybe not a technically good as Lacazette. Arsenal have also got lots of technical players - what they really need is a presence in the box who is big and strong.
"It would be a good move for both of those clubs if they could get him.”
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