Kieran Tierney looks set to leave Arsenal in the summer, with his current Gunners deal set to expire. Manager Mikel Arteta has refused to trigger a one-year extension in Tierney’s contract.
With injuries to fellow left-backs in North London, the former Celtic defender has featured in the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Premier League for Arsenal in recent weeks. However, a boost to Arsenal’s squad may help Celtic secure a pre-contract agreement with Tierney.
Academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly has impressed Arteta this season at left-back, despite being a midfielder. According to The Athletic, Lewis-Skelly’s impressive form for the Gunners has made the Spaniard more willing to sanction a Tierney exit before the end of the transfer window.
Celtic are reportedly interested in a loan deal until the end of the season, with Tierney likely joining permanently in the summer on a pre-contract agreement.
The Scottish defender is said to be willing to take a substantial pay cut, and Lewis-Skelly’s strong performances out of position only add further hype to the possibility of Tierney’s return to Celtic before the end of the month.
It’s a transfer saga that has dominated the January transfer window for Celtic. However, with Arsenal reportedly so willing to cash in on Tierney before the window closes, Hoops supporters will be desperate to see Celtic take Tierney on loan until the end of the season.
