Madcap Alfredo Morelos to CELTIC transfer theory sparks awkward studio reaction as Rangers daft pundit caught off guard

He is a free agent and seeking a new challenge after Rangers - and Alfredo Morelos has been touted as a solution to CELTIC frustration in front of goal.

The Colombian went through plenty of highs and lows in an action-packed stint at Ibrox before a disappointing final season saw him leave Glasgow as a free agent in the summer. Michael Beale has since revamped his forward line and now the attacking scrutiny is falling upon Brendan Rodgers' champions, who have lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock in the Viaplay Cup and drew 0-0 to St Johnstone at home in consecutive matches.

Clyde SSB pundits Andy Halliday and Charlie Mulgrew were discussing the lay of the land at Parkhead but one caller's suggestion to get the goals flowing ahead of Premiership derby day at Ibrox this weekend caught them off guard. The punter said: "You know something Charlie, that is two games in a row we have not scored a goal.

"There is a free agent out there who we could easily go for. He knows the league, a lot of people won't like it but it's Alfredo Morelos."

Halliday was shocked and replied "Wow, I was not expecting that." The caller was then asked if he was at the wind-up but a response of 'never' seemed to indicate their stance was genuine, even if suspicions of a work were still in the air.

A former teammate of the Colombian's at Rangers, Halliday wasn't so sure what the striker's condition would be like after months as a free agent. The Hearts midfielder added: "I was not expecting that.

"We know how good a player he can be when he is fit. Alfredo Morelos isn't fit at the best of times never mind four months without a club so I am certainly surprised that's the name that came out."

Conversation then turned to the contrasts in style of play between Ange