Some Celtic fans don’t really have much time for Andy Walker for his constant criticism of the club. We tend to sway on their side but we look at each individual argument on their merits.

Walker’s argument around Odsonne Edouard is hard to argue with at the moment.

A player who looked switch off after the transfer window closed and show as probably looking to leave last summer.

Because of what’s happening in the world, and the fact Eddy is entering the final year of his deal, Andy Walker thinks Celtic will jump at the chance of around £15m for the Frenchman.

There was talk only last summer of the player breaking Celtic’s record fee of £25m but that does seem like it’s pie in the sky stuff this time around.

Speaking to SunSport, Walker said:

“Odsonne Edouard realises that he’s got ability and is worth a lot of money.

“How much? I’m not sure, as he’s not been firing on all cylinders.

“Let’s say they paid £9m for him but any player who switches off – I think that’s alarming for any potential suitor.

“I know that it’s your job as the manager and the coaching staff to keep players on board but Edouard, Ntcham and a few others didn’t get the moves that they were expecting last summer.

“Neil Lennon highlighted as much after the defeat to Ferencvaros.

“He wanted players to just leave, but that was just one of the problems that Celtic had at the start of the season.

“Edouard didn’t appear totally committed, and I think now he realises it’s not so long until the summer transfer window.

“He’ll get his move now, so how much money will Celtic get for him? It all depends on how much they’re willing to accept, but if they got anything around £15m now I think you’re absolutely doing business.”

Celtic will go on a full scale rebuild this summer and you have to imagine any fee we get for the outgoing Edouard must go straight back into the team. To do anything else would be negligible.

We don’t envy the incoming Dominic McKays, that’s for sure.

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