CELTIC must not lose Odsonne Edouard. He is a talismanic figure and offers the club a great deal on and off the pitch. Sky Sports that the Scottish Champions may look to sign Serbian striker Ivan Šaponjić from Athletico Madrid. The 23-year-old will be an option if an offer that is acceptable comes in for the Frenchman.
The only striker that potentially needs replaced at Celtic is Leigh Griffiths – Edouard should be offered a new deal with a release clause and a gentleman’s agreement to sell him next summer. Edouard is not a player that we can afford to lose after what has been a poor start to the season, selling Edouard could risk the 10IAR campaign imploding before it takes off the ground.
Saponjic has made 3 appearances for Madrid and represents a big downgrade on Edouard should any deal transpire with the Frenchman departing. Instead, a move for the striker could make sense if it allowed a loan move for Klimala and potentially a Celtic exit for Leigh Griffiths.
