One Leicester City flop’s nightmare could come to an end as an overseas club reportedly plots a move this month.
The transfer window has been frustrating for Leicester this month but finally looks set to spring into life as Foxes target Woyo Coulibaly was left out of Parma’s squad ahead of an imminent move to the King Power Stadium.
Outgoings are also a possibility this window as the likes of Hamza Choudhury and Tom Cannon are wanted by Championship clubs.
Another name has been touted for a possible exit too and it would be a deal that would be no surprise to Leicester fans.
MLS transfer news: Odsonne Edouard wanted by Atlanta United
Odsonne Edouard’s Leicester career has been disappointing to say the least.
The Frenchman has only played six times this season, with Edouard costing the Foxes £230,000 per appearance this season.
Edouard, who joined on loan from Crystal Palace, has failed to impress Steve Cooper and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Leicester want to terminate Edouard’s loan deal but have to rely on Palace cancelling it themselves.
However, they may be given a get out of jail free card as GiveMeSport revealed that MLS franchise Atlanta United are interested in bringing the 26-year-old to the US.
Atlanta are also eyeing up Leicester-linked Emmanuel Latte Lath and it could be a contest between the two strikers to see who will join.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s comments on Odsonne Edouard speak volumes
It’s clear to see that Edouard isn’t in Van Nistelrooy’s plans going forward.
Even against QPR, the 26-year-old failed to make the bench and is third in the pecking order behind Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka.
Getting him off the books would also help the Foxes trim their wage bill and look to reinvest elsewhere.
Speaking in December, it seemed clear the 48-year-old didn’t see a future for Edouard at the club.
He said: “It’s clear we have three number nines, with Jamie (Vardy), with Patson and with Edou. Every game there are decisions to be made on the nines you bring in your squad.
“I’m going to look at how many players in each position I need, and so far it’s been Jamie and Patson who have been chosen. But he’s fit and he’s training and it can change every week.
“That’s a fair enough point (over Edouard taking up a loan spot). It’s clear players need to have a perspective. At the moment, with Odsonne’s situation, we have to address that closely. It’s something that’s on the table for us to look at.”