Kieran Tierney has reportedly “given the green light” to a winter move to Celtic, with Arsenal ready to sanction a loan deal for the Scottish international.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Kieran Tierney is the subject of interest from Celtic. The Scottish champions are keen on signing a left-back this year, with the Arsenal wide player emerging as a target. The latest update has suggested that Arsenal outcast ready to return to his former club. In addition, the Gunners are open to sanctioning a loan exit for the 27-year-old wide player.
Kieran Tierney and his Arsenal quandary
Kieran Tierney has endured a rollercoaster ride since joining Arsenal from Celtic in a deal worth £25 million in August 2019. The Scot was an instant hit at the Emirates and quickly became the first-choice left-back for the North London club. However, fitness issues have plagued him in recent seasons, forcing him to drop in the pecking order.
The 27-year-old is now behind Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Riccardo Calafiori in the left-back pecking order. So, Tierney has managed only 69 minutes of game time in one outing thus far this term.
However, the Scottish defender’s stock in the market remains high, with several well-known clubs across Europe setting their sights on him. Recent reports have linked the Arsenal wide player with Real Sociedad. However, a return to Celtic might be on the cards for Tierney in the coming weeks.
Homecoming beckons?
Celtic’s interest in Kieran Tierney is understandable. The Scottish champions are scouring the market for a left-back amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Alex Valle. While the youngster has been impressive this season, he will likely return to Barcelona after the 2024/25 season ends.
So, Tierney is a viable target for Celtic, with the Scot open to reuniting with Brendan Rodgers this year. The latest report has claimed that the Arsenal wide player has approved a winter move to his former club. Meanwhile, the Gunners are ready to sanction a loan deal until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Arsenal will demand a loan fee worth £2.5 million for the 27-year-old Scottish international, although that might be a sizeable sum for Celtic. However, it will be interesting to see if Rodgers and Tierney reunite in the coming days.
