Arsenal is reportedly in discussions with Celtic regarding a potential move that could see Kieran Tierney return to his former club.
The left-back has been informed that Arsenal will not renew his contract, leaving him set to exit the club as a free agent in the summer.
However, Celtic is exploring the possibility of accelerating the process, with all parties seemingly open to striking a deal.
Tierney, now 27, recently featured for Arsenal for the first time in 18 months during their League Cup victory over Crystal Palace. This appearance followed his loan stint at Real Sociedad last season, where he played 26 games. Despite his efforts,
Tierney has struggled to secure a consistent starting role under Mikel Arteta, largely due to a series of injuries that have plagued him since his 2019 move from Celtic in a £25 million transfer.
His tenure at Arsenal has been a blend of promise and setbacks, often marred by recurring fitness challenges. During his earlier days at Celtic,
Tierney was regarded as one of Scotland’s brightest talents, helping the team secure eight major trophies and earning the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award three consecutive times from 2016 to 2018.
Celtic’s interest in bringing Tierney back is fueled by their dominant position in the Scottish Premiership, where they lead by 11 points despite a recent loss to Rangers. With Champions League qualification on the horizon and crucial matches against Young Boys and Aston Villa approaching, Brendan Rodgers sees Tierney as a vital addition to bolster the team’s defensive options.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that negotiations are ongoing between Arsenal and Celtic. Tierney is reportedly eager to return to his boyhood club, where he first emerged as a standout academy graduate.
Celtic fans are optimistic that Tierney’s return could strengthen the team’s domestic dominance and enhance their European ambitions.
If the transfer materializes, it would mark a significant homecoming for Tierney, offering him a fresh start and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Celtic’s objectives under Rodgers. Both clubs appear optimistic about finalizing the agreement soon.
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