It will be interesting to see if they make a move for the striker in January.

He said: “There’s no chance of him leaving in January. Absolutely not. We’ve got too much to do here. He is a class player and is pivotal to us. We may or may not be in Europe after January, so that’s even more reason for him not to go.”

Edouard has been one Lennon’s best players so far this season and his departure would be a massive blow.