Kieran Tierney appears poised to leave Arsenal this summer, with his current contract set to expire and Mikel Arteta declining to trigger a one-year extension.
Despite injuries to Arsenal’s other left-backs, Tierney has been involved in recent fixtures, featuring in the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Premier League.
However, changes in Arsenal’s squad could open the door for Celtic to secure a pre-contract agreement with their former star.
Academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has caught Arteta’s eye this season while deputizing at left-back, even though he is naturally a midfielder.
According to The Athletic, Lewis-Skelly’s standout performances have convinced Arteta that Tierney’s departure could be sanctioned before the end of the transfer window.
Reports suggest Celtic are keen on a loan deal for Tierney until the end of the season, with plans for a permanent move in the summer through a pre-contract agreement.
The Scottish defender is reportedly open to taking a significant pay cut, which could make the move more feasible for the Hoops.
The emergence of Lewis-Skelly as a reliable option at left-back has only fueled speculation about Tierney’s potential return to Celtic, a move that would delight fans.
The transfer saga has dominated Celtic’s January window, and with Arsenal seemingly willing to part ways with Tierney, the prospect of a loan deal before the month’s end looks increasingly likely.
For Celtic supporters, the chance to see Tierney back in green and white is a thrilling prospect, and they will be hoping the club capitalizes on this opportunity to secure his services.
