Former Liverpool and Celtic captain and manager Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he is being treated for cancer.

The 75-year-old confirmed that he has been diagnosed with cancer with treatment ‘going well’.

In a statement posted on social media, Dalglish said: “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

“Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.

“Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.

“I did not mean to make this matter publics so I would appreciate if if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.

“As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”

Liverpool Football Club posted a message of support to one of their greatest ever players saying: “We are all with you Sir Kenny.

“The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family.

“The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”

In response to the post, Sir Kenny's son Paul, a former footballer, wrote: "Love you Dad. You got this."

Dalglish scored 167 goals in 320 appearances for Celtic between 1969 and 1977 before going on to make 515 appearances for Liverpool between 1977-1990. He was player-manager from 1985, before leaving the club in 1991 to manage Blackburn Rovers. He went on to manage Newcastle United, was interim manager of Celtic in 2000 and returned to manage Liverpool for a season in 2011.

The forward scored 30 goals in 102 caps for Scotland.