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Celtic have caused a stir following the latest release of training pictures from the club’s Lennoxtown training ground.
Taking to Twitter, Celtic’s official account uploaded a range of photos from the club’s latest training session under Ange Postecoglou – with several new faces pictured back in pre-season training.
Twitter:
Pre-season training continues under Ange Postecoglou at Lennoxtown
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https://t.co/zJKiIZDmUy (@CelticFC)
One notable face was 23-year-old French striker Odsonne Edouard, who remains under contract at Celtic for the next 12 months.
Edouard was the subject of negotiations between Celtic and Premier League side Leicester City, with the FA Cup winners in the market for a new hitman this window.
However, talks moved away from Edouard with the club eventually sealing a move for Zambia striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg, in a deal believed to be worth £23 million.
Announcing the deal on Wednesday afternoon, the deal put an end to speculation that the Foxes were still keen on Edouard, whose Parkhead future remains in limbo.
Alongside Edouard, the likes of Nir Bitton, Ewan Otoo, Adam Montgomery, Scott Robertson and Ivorian fan favourite Ismaila Soro also featured in the released images.
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Seeing Edouard in training is far from any form of confirmation that he will be extending his stay at the club.
Still under contract as an employee of the club, Edouard will be expected to train with the club as part of his contractual obligations with the Bhoys.
From Edouard’s perspective, Daka’s move is a setback in any ambitions he may hold of playing in the Premier League – though there is plenty of time left in the summer window, and a move is still on the cards.
Given the club’s willingness to deal with Leicester, there may well be a belief that Celtic have to cash in on their asset before he can leave on a Bosman, with the prospect of an extension remaining an unlikely one at this stage.
