Celtic are near agreeing pre-contract phrases with Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney.
The 27-year-old, who has entered the final six months of his Arsenal contract, has been in talks over a return to Glasgow in the summertime.
The Hoops are additionally anticipated to discover the potential of taking Tierney on mortgage till the tip of the season, particularly in the event that they qualify for the Champions League knockout rounds.
Tierney has been advised that he can go away the north London membership by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.
He missed the primary three months of the season with a severe hamstring harm picked up whereas taking part in for Scotland at Euro 2024 and has made simply two appearances for the Gunners within the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup since his return to health.
When requested concerning the 27-year-old leaving this month, Arteta stated: “All the players that are here just want to focus on impacting the team. If something happens, we will assess it.”
Sky in Italy are reporting that Como are occupied with a mortgage for Barcelona left-back Alex Valle, who’s presently on mortgage at Celtic.
They perceive any transfer for Valle hinges on Tierney becoming a member of Celtic this month.
In the meantime, there is no such thing as a settlement at current on a brand new contract for present Celtic left-back Greg Taylor, together with his deal as a result of expire in the summertime.
Rodgers tight-lipped on Tierney transfer
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Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers on a possible return to the membership for Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney and his January switch plans.
Talking earlier this month, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers refused to be drawn on whether or not he’s plotting to convey Tierney again to Celtic, though he did describe the Scotland and Arsenal left-back as “one of us”.
“Yeah, we’ll always be linked with top players, and especially players that are one of us,” stated Rodgers.
“Kieran was an instrumental part of a really, really successful period when I was here, and his talents then took him on to another challenge in the Premier League.
“So, yeah, we’ll be linked with a lot of names, Kieran clearly, naturally due to his scenario. However for us, we’ll solely ever let you know after we signal a participant, as soon as he is signed.”
Why a Celtic return might tempt Tierney
Tierney made more than 170 appearances for Celtic and won five Scottish Premiership titles during his time with the club.
Speaking to The Currie Club podcast with Darrell Currie in 2022, Tierney did not rule out a return to Celtic:
“I believe when a participant who loves the membership leaves, there’s at all times that, ‘what if he comes again’, and you may’t rule something out,” he said.
“I am at all times going to like Celtic, I am at all times going to assist Celtic, so that you by no means know in soccer.”
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