Celtic’s objective for today is to add a striker, who is happy to take his chances at Celtic behind Leigh Griffiths and Moussa Dembele. The target (as you will know) is 19-year-old France youth international Odsonne Edouard.
We have agreed a loan with Celtic having the option to buy for an eight-figure sum. There remains a complication between player and current club, Paris Saint-Germain, which all parties are hoping will resolve, but this one has the potential to go to the wire.
Odsonne is regarded by manager, scouts and coaches at Celtic as an absolute star. He made four starts for Toulouse in Ligue 1 last season before off-field matters got in the way (which I’ll not trivialise, but we’ll deal with at a later date). He is a player who needs to leave Paris for new influences in a fresh environment. The move to Celtic could be the break he needs.
The initial loan period gives the player a chance to resolve any legacy issues before Celtic commit to breaking transfer records.
The manager has been impressed by Odsonne’s attitude thus far. He knows he would be the junior party in a three-man attacking roster, and that his objectives for the season is to press those above him.
In the coming weeks, our fit 19-year-old central defender will be joined by three more-senior team-mates. Competing with Kristoffer Ajer for fourth spot is only likely to be attractive to another teenage prodigy. I don’t expect movement on this front.
At this stage of the window, the chances of anyone near the first team being allowed to leave are reducing, but there are a lot of worried teams with >£100m of TV money out there. Enough to fund transfer fees and provide wages to unsettle the most faithful of stalwarts.
There will be calls made, you can be sure of that. I know some people at Celtic Park who will be happy people after 23:00 tonight, when the window in England closes, without any of our players being unsettled.
Enjoy your day, let’s hope Odsonne’s details are sorted and no one waves £50k per week-type money before our players.
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Ffs….windae lickers ( TGM speak for the mentally handicapped ) and people with substance abuse problems ( in DD speak coke heids and alkys ) are now all easy targets for ridicule on here….I fucking despair….does no-one have an iota of empathy anymore….am oot
THELURKINTIM on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 2:11 AM
Ffs….windae lickers ( TGM speak for the mentally handicapped )
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Seriously mate???
You want to apologise for that comment? Or are you happy with what you’ve said??
Take your time…
In support of our Texan friends, here is The Boss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c2z4oFoBZY
Natknow…..it’s a disgusting derogatory term used in Glasgow when I was younger….if TGM has another meaning…..am all ears
Mikael Lustig.
Yes.
One goal. One assist .
https://twitter.com/LilDice_7/status/903337380307980290/video/1
THELURKINTIM on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 2:33 AM
Natknow…..it’s a disgusting derogatory term used in Glasgow when I was younger….if TGM has another
meaning…..am all ears
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You used it.
What’s your meaning?
Natknow,
Geordie Munroe asked the question first at 11.05pm….where’s the moral outrage then
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Tgm,
What’s a windae licker?
HH
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TGM’s weak response was along the lines of I should’ve said bampot or eejit…..
Am sorry that’s bullshit…..and he knows it….
THELURKINTIM on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 2:46 AM
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Don’t follow.
Unacceptable in my book. If I’m some kinda prude feel free to abuse me as TGM has tonight.
Otherwise – can we please refrain? We should be better than that.
People with any kinda disability already have it harder than any of us able-bodied (or minded) people can understand.
Better if we try helping than abusing them, no?
Baw baws.
Catch replies tomorrow…
Natknow,
Absolutely…..as i’ve iterated above….the most vulnerable in society are the most deserving of our support.
Pretty sure you do follow…..I’ll excuse you if you’ve never heard the term before….but TGM has and he shouldn’t have used it…..a lapse in anger is forgeable….he should have held his hands up an apologised
forgeable = forgivable
So, no signings of significance,
So, all in all it’s just another brick in the Lawwell (heated driveway) ;-))
H.H.
ps KTF has traction with me….as long as it’s not blind ;-))
Who’s going to pay for that smashed transfer window?!
I never realised handbags could do so much damage! ;)
Let’s all relax, and look forward with positive thoughts…. that’s what Brendan and the Bhoys want.
Tambo,
Where u been…..Outer Mongolia? How’s tricks ;-))
H.H.
Tambo,
That’s what annoys me…..we’re competing for a Treble again…..Champions League groups again….bar injuries….stronger than last year….probably get humped by Bayern & PSG….but who wouldn’t….1 1/2 years into a 5 year plan….but we want it all now….apart from that everything’s fine ;-))
H.H.
Lol,
Welcome to Disturbia ;-))
H.N.
LurkinTim,
Exactly, what’s not to like? We’re privileged to be in the position we are, and I’m going to enjoy it.
Sure, tough group! Did anyone expect an easy group? I would’ve liked a big, solid CB like Bobo but I’m happier that we still have our team….. and added to it! Ollie is going to light up our league, and so is Benyu, if we can keep him and Brendan nurtures him.
All that aside, I’m braw! Cheers. I hope you are well too mate! HH!
Jeez – more Sandman less vitriol please. In relation to the bigger picture tonight, while I do think. As most do, another center back would have been positive, we tend to get sucked into evaluating the transfer activity based on the hype of deadline day – over the summer I’d say we have had an overall positive impact on our squad in terms of adds and crucially retention. Now back to the infighting.
Well….
Apart from my Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction….and ebola sick bed…..which my sis says is just a bad flu….what does she know…..i’m peachy..;-))
H.H.
Whilst am delirious….Yo.Hoops is CCE
Get well soon.
I don’t really know what else to say! I don’t have Jesus’ phone number…. and I doubt that’d help anyway. I’m atheist!
But I will wish you all the very best, and wish you all the best. Be the best you and bring out the best Iin others.
HH!
Lol,
I’ll be fine….these things like oil fields….eventually burn out….;-))
Best to u and yours ;-))
H.H.
Beasties Bhoys,
That’s it. We’re making progress…. massively! Enjoy the ride.
Tambo,
You wer doin fine until the Bobo CB wish….aye….a Bobo type that can play it effectively on the ground type….with pace to spare….wishful thinking ;-))
If Coetzee was were one and only serious look at a CH….that’s poor from us….especially if we were willing to let ES go….(MSMS mischief making?)
We’ve now got what we’ve got….get behind them or follow cricket….;-))
H.H.
DBhoy,
Lost amongst the insanity….thank you….it is worth pursuing;-))
H.H.
And that’s why we need moderators. Depressing atmosphere in here tonight to spoil what has been a good day for Celtic.
TLT
Absolutely mate, get stuck into it.
HH
LurkinTim,
I stand by my comment. If we had a Bobo we could play 3 at the back…. 1 in the league.
Coetzee situation was a huge blow. Always nice to have ball-playing defenders. We’ll just have to support whoever fills in the spaces. Jozo isn’t dead, and neither is Boyata. They’ll be ready for the Last 16 ;)
Ollie, Roberts, Sinclair, Rogic, CalMac….. we don’t need defenders or strikers!
glassoverflowingCSC
My friends in Celtic,
Where has the humour gone that is part of the fabric of CQN?
Anyway , This is a football blog, a Celtic blog. But reading about the claimant for PIP and the struggle our most vulnerable have to get a few bob contrasts vividly with the seemingly bottomless pit of top flight football.
I mean no criticism and I include myself in this, but many of the posters urging Celtic to break the bank are the strongest advocates of social justice.
It’s obscene, but it’s football. It’s escapism ,our happiness and we don’t just condone it, we actively encourage it.
C’est le vie.
HH.
OOPS……I did it again….
About 2 weeks ago I had three great winners by the same trainer ( D. McCain) at the jumps when his 9 horses at Perth all won at odds of 3/1, 7/1 and 9/1.
Since then I had Hibs @ 40/1 to beat the Huns 3-2…and last week two Placepots came up @ York ( £676 and £149).
Yesterday the same trainer had 2 horses that won @ 4/1 and 16/1
( Irish Hawke and Danceinthelight)
Both won, but I had them in a £1.00 double @ 7/1 and 16/1.
I DID advise you Bhoys to keep yer eye on D.McCain ( trainer)
Feckin Yahoo.
COYBIG.
HH
9 horses ?…..3 THREE horses !
Sorries.
HH
If it keeps on like this….I’ll be feckin buying PR7 maself !
HH
Big Jiimmy,,
If it keeps up like that….you’ll be financing the mini-hoot ;-))
H.H.
ps…..hows about a heads up…..rather than a results up ;-))
H.H.
CORKCELT. 1138
Philvis-style Thumbs Up!!!
HH
BMCUWP,
had a quick glance…..without being cliquey….CCE…..can FOAD ;-))
H.H.
Christ…..a can’t stop coughing…..looks like one or both of ma lungs want a look outside….no wonder i’ve had a coughing puke….my stomach was prepared to sacrifice itself ;-))
H.H.
THELURKINTIM on 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 5:38 AM
Big Jiimmy,,
If it keeps up like that….you’ll be financing the mini-hoot ;-))
H.H.
ps…..hows about a heads up…..rather than a results up ;-))
H.H.
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Excuse me Sir….but I DID give you all the heads up 2 weeks ago about D,McCain ( trainer) !
Anyway he has 3 horses running today at Bangor
3.10 and 4.50.
In the 3.10 he has 2 runners…but I have taken the horse with Will Kennedy on, and a wee forecast with his other one.
The double that I am hoping for are priced @ 4/1 and 7/2 with my online account with bet365.
Don’t shoot the messenger.
HH
Big Jimmy,
Noted 2 horses in the same race 3:10 Bangor…..no trainer influence ;-))
Noted….no horses were named….’cept jockey ;-))
Kiss ( keep it simple for us stupids ) horses, venues & times and tips ;-))
H.H.