Celtic transfer target Kyle Edwards is set to feature for fellow suitors Bournemouth in a trial match against Chelsea later today, as per Football Insider.
The Lowdown: Ange Postecoglou gets ready for 2021/22
New Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will be desperate to ensure that he has the squad depth needed in order to challenge for the Scottish Premiership title this season.
The 55-year-old has made significant strides in recent weeks, acquiring five signings in the form of Osaze Urhoghide, Liam Shaw, Carl Starfelt, Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada [Transfermarkt].
However, the Hoops appear to have been dealt a considerable blow in their latest transfer pursuit.
The Latest: Edwards set to feature for Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Come 7.45pm tonight, former West Bromwich Albion winger Kyle Edwards has been offered the chance to feature for English Championship club Bournemouth, against none other than European champions Chelsea, as a trialist [Football Insider].
Both Celtic and the Cherries have held an interest in the winger the last few weeks, but Bournemouth now look favourites to secure his services.
The Englishman previously had a trial at Reading but couldn’t sign on the dotted line at the Madejski Stadium due to a transfer embargo being in place [Berkshire Live].
The Verdict: Losing out on Edwards would be an opportunity missed
With Celtic lacking depth across the wide areas, this development could add to concerns surrounding the scale of rebuilding Postecoglou will need to enact this summer.
Edwards recorded four goal contributions in 13 fixtures combined for West Brom’s first team and under-23 side last season, with one goal and three assists to his name [Transfermarkt].
Furthermore, he showed impressive competency with his link-up play during the season, becoming the player with the highest successful passing rate in the Baggies squad with a score of 91.2% [WhoScored].
Once called ‘fantastic’ by West Brom anchor man Jake Livermore [Express and Star], the Celts should look to hijack Bournemouth’s move for Edwards before it is too late.
In other news, a prominent Celtic journalist praises Ange Postecoglou’s signings.