Celtic have begun negotiations with Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney a few return to Parkhead.
Sky Sports activities Information understands talks have begun between Celtic and Tierney’s representatives over a pre-contract transfer in the summertime – with the 27-year-old considered eager on a return to Glasgow.
Celtic are additionally believed to be exploring a mortgage transfer for Tierney on this window and are anticipated to contact Arsenal to start negotiations.
The Scotland defender is into the ultimate six months of his contract on the Emirates and has been advised that he can depart the membership by boss Mikel Arteta.
He missed the primary three months of the season with a critical hamstring harm picked up on worldwide responsibility at Euro 2024 and has made only one look for the Gunners within the Carabao Cup since his return to health.
When requested concerning the 27-year-old leaving this month, Arteta mentioned: “All the players that are here just want to focus on impacting the team. If something happens, we will assess it.”
Greg Taylor is out of contract on the finish of the season
There is no such thing as a settlement at current on a brand new contract for present Celtic left-back Greg Taylor, along with his deal because of expire in the summertime.
Celtic even have Barcelona left-back Alex Valle on a season-long mortgage deal.
Plenty of golf equipment throughout Europe are additionally mentioned to be all in favour of Tierney, who Arsenal signed from Celtic in 2019 in a deal value round £25m.
Rodgers tight-lipped on Tierney transfer
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Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers discusses a possible return to the membership for Tierney and his January switch plans
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers refused to be drawn on whether or not he’s plotting to deliver 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,” mentioned Rodgers.
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“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 state of affairs. However for us, we’ll solely ever inform you after we signal a participant, as soon as he is signed.”
Why a Celtic return might tempt Tierney
Tierney gained 5 Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic
Tierney made greater than 170 appearances for Celtic and gained 5 Scottish Premiership titles throughout his time with the membership.
Chatting with The Currie Membership podcast with Darrell Currie in 2022, Tierney didn’t rule out a return to Celtic:
“I think when a player who loves the club leaves, there’s always that, ‘what if he comes back’, and you can’t rule anything out,” he mentioned.
“I’m always going to love Celtic, I’m always going to support Celtic, so you never know in football.
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