In-demand Steven Gerrard has been hailed a "great manager" from an old team-mate itching to link up in Saudi Arabia.
Gabriel Agbonlahor starred alongside the former Rangers boss at international level and he made an on-air radio pitch to his old England colleague about either joining Al-Ettifaq next season either as a player or coach. Aston Villa's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer is willing to overlook Gerrard's nightmare stint in the West Midlands as he turned on the charm offensive in a bid to earn an unlikely role in the Middle East.
Agobonlahor, in playful mood while speaking to talkSPORT, said: "Great move, for a great manager. I have been a real spokesperson for the Saudi League. I think it's timed you repaid me. I am two years younger than Cristiano Ronaldo, I punch harder than Ricky Hatton and would only cost half of Ruben Neves.
