Celtic and Arsenal are in negotiations over a transfer deal for Kieran Tierney, according to a report.
The full-back, 27, has been linked with a return to Parkhead from the Premier League club.
Previous reports had suggested Tierney's contract at Arsenal will not be renewed sparking hopes over a Celtic return.
🚨🟢⚪️ Negotiations underway for Kieran Tierney to return to Celtic from Arsenal, discussions are taking place. 27 year old fullback keen on the move, talks continue to reach full agreement. pic.twitter.com/4UcwCd4V76
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 3, 2025
Now, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano had claimed negotiations are underway between the clubs over a deal for Tierney to join Celtic.
It's thought Tierney would be receptive to a move back to Celtic after leaving the club to join Arsenal in a then-record-breaking deal back in 2019.
Romano reports: "Negotiations underway for Kieran Tierney to return to Celtic from Arsenal, discussions are taking place.
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"27 year old fullback keen on the move, talks continue to reach full agreement."
Tierney has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta and has been hit by injuries.
After suffering a hamstring injury in Scotland’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024 in June, the full-back spent six months on the sidelines for Arsenal.
He returned to action in the EFL Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace and was substituted after 69 minutes of the 3-2 win.
Brendan Rodgers could look to strengthen the left-back area in the January window given the uncertainty of Greg Taylor and Alex Valle's futures.
Taylor is yet to extend his stay at Celtic Park despite his contract running down, while Valle – with whom Taylor shares the left-back position – is on a year-long loan from Barcelona with no option to buy.
