Arsenal is reportedly in discussions with Celtic over a potential transfer that could see Kieran Tierney return to the Scottish champions.
The left-back, who has been informed that his contract at Arsenal will not be renewed, is set to leave the club as a free agent in the summer.
However, Celtic is exploring the possibility of expediting the move, with all parties showing openness to an agreement.
Tierney, 27, recently made his first appearance for Arsenal in 18 months during their League Cup victory against Crystal Palace. This came after spending the previous season on loan at Real Sociedad, where he featured in 26 games. Despite his contributions,
Tierney has struggled to secure a place in Arsenal’s first team under Mikel Arteta, largely due to recurring injury issues since his arrival from Celtic in a £25 million deal in 2019.
The Scottish defender’s tenure at Arsenal has been a mixed journey of promise and setbacks, overshadowed by persistent fitness challenges. During his initial spell with Celtic,
Tierney emerged as one of Scotland’s brightest talents, helping the club secure eight major trophies. His outstanding performances earned him the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award for three consecutive seasons between 2016 and 2018.
Celtic’s interest in Tierney’s return is driven by their impressive position in the Scottish Premiership, where they currently hold an 11-point lead despite a recent defeat to rivals Rangers.
The club is also in a strong position to secure Champions League qualification, with crucial fixtures against Young Boys at Celtic Park and Aston Villa later this month. Brendan Rodgers’ team sees Tierney as a valuable addition to bolster their defense as they continue their domestic and European campaigns.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that negotiations between Arsenal and Celtic are ongoing. Tierney is reportedly eager to rejoin his boyhood club, where he first rose through the ranks as a promising academy graduate.
Celtic fans are hopeful that the return of one of their former stars will further solidify the team’s dominance in Scotland and enhance their prospects in Europe.
If the deal goes through, it would mark a homecoming for Tierney, offering him a chance to revive his career and contribute significantly to Celtic’s ambitions under Brendan Rodgers. Both clubs appear optimistic about reaching a resolution in the near future.
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