Former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell has backed West Ham to sign Odsonne Edouard this summer after moves elsewhere.
The Hammers have been linked with the French striker previously but it was feared Leicester City held an advantage in the pursuit.
However, after the ex-Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers instead landing another Irons’ target in Patson Daka, the door has seemingly been left ajar for Edouard.
Speaking to Football Insider, Premier League goalscorer on 83 times Campbell, has urged David Moyes to pursue the 23-year-old.
The word on the street is that they are looking at Odsonne Edouard. I’m a big fan of his. It is not going to be a deal that is overly expensive and I think West Ham have got the money. He’s a brilliant player and David Moyes needs an extra body up top so the deal makes a lot of sense. West Ham cannot go into next season with just Michail Antonio. Edouard is good with his feet, can create goals and his own chances at times. I honestly think that would be a smart signing for West Ham. It is one I can see happening.
In what was a disappointing 2020/21 for Celtic all told, Edouard netted 22 goals and registered another six assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
Overall the French youth international has been a revelation north of the border, scoring 83 times and contributing another 37 assists in 168 outings for the Glasgow club.
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Valued at £13.5million and entering the final 12 months of a deal at Celtic Park (Transfermarkt), previous reports have placed a £20million asking price on the ace’s head.
West Ham may be confident of landing Edouard for less as fears grow of losing their prized asset for nothing in a years time.
A powerful forward with an impressive eye for goal, the former Paris Saint-Germain youngster would certainly be a worthy acquisition at the London Stadium.
