Carlton Cole pictured at Celtic Park following West Ham release

Carlton Cole pictured at Celtic Park following West Ham release

Carlton Cole has been pictured at Parkhead this afternoon ahead of Celtic’s match against Dundee, sparking suggestions the striker could be set to join the Hoops.

The 31-year-old forward spent nine years at West Ham but was released at the end of last season.

Cole began his career at Chelsea and spent loan spells at Wolves, Charlton Athletic and Aston Villa before joining the Hammers in 2006.

Ronny Deila had hoped to sign another striker during the transfer window and failed in a bid to sign Scotland striker Steven Fletcher on loan.

By Andrew Clark