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West Ham United want £35m Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard?

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 24 January 2021

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is reportedly a transfer target for West Ham United, but the Scottish champions will only consider bids in the region of £35m.

West Ham United are reportedly eyeing a January move for £35m-rated Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.

Having recently sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax for a £20m fee, the Hammers are expected to strengthen their attacking options before the end of the month.

Michail Antonio has impressed as a lone forward since returning to action, but David Moyes has confirmed that the club have already seen some "big offers" for strikers rejected by clubs around the world.

Now, the Daily Star reports that Edouard is on the Hammers' wishlist, and the Celtic man will be allowed to leave for the right price after entering the final 18 months of his contract.

However, the report also claims that while the 23-year-old is keen to move to the Premier League, he would rather hold out for a move to a side consistently challenging for a top-six finish.

Edouard boasts seven goals and four assists for Neil Lennon's side in the Scottish Premiership this season, but the champions sit 23 points behind leaders Rangers with three games in hand.