Cardiff’s manager, Neil Warnock, managed the Everton captain at Sheffield United.
Sheffield United could have competition in their pursuit of Everton’s Phil Jagielka – from old boss Neil Warnock.
United manager Chris Wilder admitted last week he would be “delighted” if Jagielka was up for a return to Bramall Lane – where he began his career 17 years ago – after bookmaker Skybet slashed its odds on the 34-year-old signing for the Blades before 3 September.
Everton captain Phil Jagielka
United were at one stage the 1/3 favourites, with Stoke City their closest challengers at 16/1.
However, after doubts were cast over the League One champions’ chances, their odds have since drifted to 6/4 – with those of Warnock’s Cardiff City cut to 6/1.
Warnock gave Jagielka his debut at Bramall Lane, and quickly made him a key member of a Blades side which eventually reached to Premier League in 2006 – a year before the England international’s £4 million transfer to Everton.
Though a regular last season, Jagielka’s Goodison Park future is currently uncertain as the Toffees seek to strengthen at the heart of their defence, ahead of the end of their captain’s contract expiring this summer.
And a reunion with Warnock – whose Cardiff side could be better placed than Sheffield United financially – may appeal should the Mancunian decide to leave Everton this summer.
Can Warnock get one over on Sheffield United this summer?
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock
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