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Striker Odsonne Edouard has lifted the lid on the private talks with Lens that saw him close the door on other summer offers amid speculation over a Celtic return. ‌

Last season, the Frenchman was farmed out on loan to Leicester City by Crystal Palace but endured a miserable year - and failed to play a single minute under Ruud van Nistelrooy after his appointment in the second half of the season. ‌

Record Sport revealed that the Hoops had been informed that Edouard was available - and Celtic hero Charlie Mulgrew claimed that contact was made in the final hours of the window by the frontman's team. ‌

However, Brendan Rodgers reportedly turned down the chance to be reunited with the former Parkhead talisman as he opted to bring in Kelechi Iheancho.

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