Leicester City secured a last-minute signing in the final moments of the summer transfer window, bringing in Odsonne Edouard on loan from Crystal Palace.
The deal was confirmed just after midnight, during the extended window allowed for deal sheet submissions following the 11 pm deadline.
The 26-year-old French striker will spend the season at the King Power Stadium, adding depth to Steve Cooper’s attacking options as Leicester fight to avoid relegation.
Jamie Vardy is expected to remain Leicester’s primary striker, but Edouard’s arrival provides much-needed competition and support.
He joins a forward line that includes former Crystal Palace teammate Jordan Ayew, with Patson Daka also set to return to the mix once he recovers from an ankle injury.
Leicester entered deadline day still on the lookout for a striker, and when Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah moved to Crystal Palace, it created the opportunity for Edouard to make the switch to the Foxes.
The club had previously targeted Edouard three summers ago during his prolific spell at Celtic, where he was under the management of Brendan Rodgers. Leicester attempted to bring him in to bolster their attacking options but eventually opted for Daka instead.
Since moving to the Premier League, Edouard hasn’t matched his goal-scoring feats from his time in Scotland, where he was a standout performer. Over three seasons with Crystal Palace, he has netted 18 goals in the Premier League, including seven in the last campaign.
Now at Leicester, Edouard will aim to rediscover the form that made him such a sought-after talent during his Celtic days, as he looks to make a significant impact in the Foxes’ bid to retain their Premier League status.