Celtic transfer news: Phil Jagielka targeted by Scottish champions as Everton captain announces he will leave Premier League club

Celtic transfer news: Phil Jagielka targeted by Scottish champions as Everton captain announces he will leave Premier League club
Phil Jagielka is not ready to retire from playing yet and is reportedly wanted by Scottish champions Celtic.The 36-year-old bid an emotional farewell to Everton following his release.Getty1

Jagielka is leaving Everton after 12 seasons at the club when his contract expires in July

“Its been hard to confirm my situation for next season as that decision hadnt been fully made by the club until now,” he tweeted. “Unfortunately my journey at Everton has come to an end after 12 fantastic seasons, I have been lucky enough to play over 380 games and lucky enough to be club captain for 6 years.“All I can say is thanks to all the players Ive played along side, all the staff that have helped me in their own way, The Chairman and of course the AMAZING fans wishing everyone associated with this special clubs the very best for the future!” Jagielka, who joined from Sheffield United in 2007, is also thought to have English sides chasing his signature, too, The Sun report.As a Toffee, Jagielka won 40 caps for England and also played in the 2009 FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea.Clinton Morrison discusses who should sign Liverpool's Daniel SturridgeCeltic were keen on bringing him to Glasgow in January and give him regular first team football, but were unable to do so.The club have also been linked with Daniel Sturridge, who is leaving Liverpool when his contract expires.Celtic recently launched an investigation into the leak of a confidential document which appeared to reveal their transfer plans for the summer.

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