{"id":561412,"date":"2020-08-10T07:29:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T11:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=561412"},"modified":"2021-03-17T19:05:22","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T23:05:22","slug":"report-brighton-hove-albion-join-race-for-odsonne-edouard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/08\/10\/report-brighton-hove-albion-join-race-for-odsonne-edouard\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Brighton & Hove Albion Join Race for Odsonne \u00c9douard"},"content":{"rendered":"

After guiding Brighton & Hove Albion<\/a> to safety in his first season in charge, Graham Potter has turned his attention towards forming a side capable of reaching the comforts of mid-table. So far, in that pursuit, Potter has welcomed Adam Lallana<\/a>, Lars Dendoncker and Jo\u00ebl\u00a0Veltman<\/a>. Now, in perhaps the biggest deal yet, Brighton have joined the race for \u00a330 million Celtic forward Odsonne \u00c9douard.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

According to The Times<\/a>, they have joined several Premier League<\/a> clubs in pursuit of the Frenchman’s signature this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brighton & Hove Albion Latest Club to Join Race for Odsonne \u00c9douard<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bigger Moves Could Attract the Frenchman<\/span><\/h3>\n

Odsonne \u00c9douard is arguably the best striker in the Scottish Premiership right now; the 22-year-old is as talented as they come and is destined to play on the biggest of stages. However, that is a stage Brighton may not be able to offer. The Frenchman, fresh from a hat-trick against Hamilton, will be keen to ensure a move away also comes with Champions League football.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Celtic consistently qualifying for that competition, too, moving away to a team in Brighton’s position would not make sense. Yes, Premier League football is an attractive offer, but the Frenchman has the talents to shine for a team in the big six should he wish to leave Celtic this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Bargain Deal?<\/span><\/h3>\n

In today’s market, the chances of overpaying for a player is higher than ever. A 10 goal a season forward can sell for \u00a325 million; a young, unproven forward can even secure a \u00a315 million move. It’s when considering this that Celtic’s reported \u00a330 million valuation of \u00c9douard becomes a bargain deal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of a sudden, for \u00a330 million, a team can secure the services of a 30 goal a season forward who has experience in the Champions League; there won’t be a better offer out there if reports are to be believed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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