The former Hoops favourite was in action in the Scottish Master Cup on Saturday at the Braehead Arena with the 35-year-old, who turns 36 in January, currently without a club.
Brendan Rodgers signing Gary Hooper is a 'no-brainer' as a former Parkhead star urged his old club to make a deal happen.
He teamed-up alongside the likes of Dorus de Vries, Kris Commons and Joe Ledley in the four-way tournament that also contained Rangers, Hearts and Hibs. But it was former Celtic colleague and Masters team-mate Kelvin Wilson who tipped his old pal to make a sensational return to the Scottish champions - insisting he would still score many goals and provide that back-up role required at the club. Speaking about Hooper to the Scottish Sun, the centre-back explained: “I know you look at Celtic, and the players they can bring in, but I wouldn’t be surprised by Gary.
READ MORE: Matt O'Riley Celtic benefits outlined as Hoops urged to make him feel like 'king of the castle' “Hoops could be a back-up player there and still score many goals for them.“Gary knows Celtic inside out and the fans absolutely love him."For sure he’d take that opportunity, he’d snatch your hand off for it.”
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