Odsonne Edouard 'available' as Celtic told Calvert Lewin transfer rules with striker search surging beyond two deals
Celtic hero Odsonne Edouard has reportedly been "made available" by Crystal Palace this summer.
Brendan Rodgers kickstarted the Frenchman's career in Glasgow's east end before his big money move to the Premier League - but he has found himself surplus to requirements at Selhurst Park with the Hoops' in the midst of striker transfer search.
Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand and Hayato Inamura are the new faces in the door so far with reports suggesting Cercle Brugge left-back Flavio Nazinho could be on his way - while both Kieran Tierney and Ross Doohan have returned to Celtic Park.
But a striker remains on the agenda amid recurring links over a return to Parkhead for the 27-year-old.
After managing just eight appearances last season during a loan spell at Leicester City, The Athletic report that Edouard is "not part of Palace's plans" and "will be available if deals can be agreed."
Shin Yamada is expected to arrive at Celtic Park with reports in Japan suggesting that he will jet into Glasgow following his international commitments at the E1-Championship.
They will conclude the tournament when they face South Korea on Wednesday.
Napoli ' striker Giuseppe Ambrosino is also attracting interest from Serie A new boys Cremonese and the Scottish Premiership champions this summer.
The Hoops have been tracking Ambrosino, who found the target for Italy U21s in their European Championship quarter final defeat to Germany.
But after impressing at the tournament, La Repubblica state that Antonio Conte will take a look at the striker before green lighting an exit after he reported for pre-season training on Monday.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also bee touted as a target after the 28-year-old's Everton contract expired.
Reports suggest Sunderland are currently in pole position to land the free agent but face a challenge from Scotland with the England international "attracting attention" from the Hoops while a surprise switch to Manchester United has been touted.
But the Celtic board are likely to scoff at the mega money that the frontman has reportedly demanded.
Caught Offside claim that the player's representatives have told suitors their client will "ask for as much as £100,000 per week.'
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