Pundit's exciting transfer claims will be music to the ears of Leicester fans

Impending Leicester City arrival Odsonne Edouard has been backed to “handle” the step up from the Scottish Premiership to the Premier League.

After three prolific years at Celtic, including a spell playing under Brendan Rodgers, Edouard is on the verge of joining the Foxes for a fee of around £18million.

Edouard will compete with City legend Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Inheadacho, who ended last season in red-hot form, for a starting berth next season.

Former Rangers defender Alan Hutton believes Edouard will be a hit in England, but says it may take time for the 23-year-old to adapt to the higher standard.

“I’ve always said he’s (Edouard) a top-quality player that’s going to get better. He’s still only 23, his goal record up north has been fantastic.