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title: "Celtic could be forced to answer Gabriel Agbonlahor’s plea"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Marcus Banks"
section: "Opinion"
published: "2018-09-11T06:40:37Z"
modified: "2018-09-11T06:40:37Z"
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# Celtic could be forced to answer Gabriel Agbonlahor’s plea

**Celtic fans will still be buzzing after the Hoops secured victory in the first Old Firm Derby of the season.**

It was the first time Brendan Rodgers came up against his former captain, and a positive result was a must after the Hoops were knocked out of the Champions League. Olivier Ntcham’s second-half goal was enough to secure all three points for Celtic and give the Celtic Park faithful a memorable win. Rodgers will hope to build on the success with another strong performance against St. Mirren following the international break.

It was a quiet summer at Celtic Park with Rodgers not strengthening his squad significantly. The only major piece of business at Parkhead was the departure of star forward – Moussa Dembele. The Frenchman departed for Lyon in a deal worth £20m following a trophy-laden spell in the SPFL.

With Odsonne Eduoard and Leigh Griffiths the only recognised forwards in attack, the Hoop should consider signing former Aston Villa forward – Gabriel Agbonlahor. Valued at £900k by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-agbonlahor/profil/spieler/37148), the Englishman is searching for a club after spending 13 years with the Villains. Agbonlahor featured in a charity game at Celtic Park and [admitted](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3184885/gabby-agbonlahor-celtic-aston-villa-england/) it would be his dream to sign for the Scottish champions.

While his best years are behind him, signing Agbonlahor wouldn’t be a bad move at all. The 31-year-old still possesses electrifying pace and could prove to be a useful option in a gruelling season. If his wages demands are reasonable, it could be a smart piece of business.

Signing Agbonlahor for the rest of the season with an option to extend his deal makes perfect sense.

**Celtic fans, thoughts?**