Lennon said he wanted to continue his playing career in England

Lennon, 35, will leave Celtic Park when his contract expires in the summer after spending seven years with the Glasgow club.

"I fancy a fresh start somewhere for a year or two. I think I'll play in the Premiership," he said.

"I have no worries about my fitness or state of mind as I've played more than 40 games again (this season)."

Lennon, who signed for Celtic from Leicester City for �5.75m in 2000, will bow out after the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline on 26 May.

If a Premiership club wants me, I don't see why not Neil Lennon

The former Northern Ireland international said his likely destination would be England's top flight.

"I played in the Premiership for four or five years before I moved to Celtic," said Lennon.

"The quality hasn't improved that much in England since then. If a Premiership club wants me, I don't see why not. I'll see what suits me."

Lennon ruled out returning to Celtic in the future to manage the club.

"I've had enough as a player and I'm not sure I could put myself through the ringer again as a manager," he said.

Lennon was named Bank of Scotland SPL player of the month for April.