There have been lots of rumours about the possibility that Kieran Tierney would be sold this summer but without any reliable sources confirming that it was likely. and lately it seems that most of the rumours are saying he’s moving uo to Newcastle (much nearer his Scottish home).
It was not long ago the talented youngster was being tipped as a future Arsenal captain, and is much admired by Arsenal fans, but then Zinchenko arrived in the summer and displaced the Scotsman at left back.
And even when the Ukranian was unavailable, Arteta used Tomiyasu in his place, which was considered tactical
But right now, both Zinchenko and Tomiyasu are put for the rest of the season, so, with second place guaranteed, we all thought it was a shoo-in that Tierney would be playing today.
But we all got a big shock when Arteta announced his starting XI for tonight’s game at Nottingham, and incredibly we found out that he had decided to use Xhaka as left back. We all know Tierney is fit, as he was named on the bench (as he has been for quite some time) but he wasn’t given which would have been only his 7th start of the season.
On Twitter, the rumours about Tierney have increased drastically…
Newcastle are set to make a £30million bid to sign Kieran Tierney and an inside reporter claims the player is eager to make the move with limited game time at the Emirates. pic.twitter.com/rd6X5zKxQF
— Futbol theatre (@FutbolTheatre) May 19, 2023
But there are still some links with Champions Man City….
[🚨🌖] Arsenal and #ManCity are working on a Joao Cancelo and Kieran Tierney swap deal this summer.
— City Zone (@City_Zone_) May 18, 2023
Arteta did bring Tierney on for Xhaka in the the last 30 mins of tonights game, But it does seem certain to me he is going to be leaving Arsenal sooner rather than later.
What do you think?
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He wont be an Arsenal player next season.
Total and undeserved disrespect shown to Tierney today.
Hope he finds a club to display his obviously talents.
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I hope this is his last game for us, and I hope he joins Man City and has a great career.
He has not deserved his treatment this season.
Another example of Arteta’s one track mind, just look at his treatment of ESR.
ESR should have left the club two years ago, I hope he leaves this summer and tries to resurrect his career, maybe at Villa.
At this moment, I think I would take Potter as a replacement for Arteta, I am that angry with him.
Maybe then we will stop trying to buy City rejects, as good as they may look when playing for City.
Such as Jesus, who cannot score, and Zinc who cannot defend!!!
A shame because he can defend at LB, something Zinchenko is woeful at attempting.
Had Mitoma in his pocket until Mitoma switched sides and roasted White.
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Everyone loves Tierney and wants him to stay except the gaffer.
Arteta is determined to get rid of him and get another scrap like Zinny and White.
We simply don’t deserve a good player like Tierney. He is way above Arteta’s standard of players. Another mancity reject will be OK for Arteta.
I’d go too, a player needs to play when available to keep sharp.
I’m fine with selling him. He misses at least 1/4 of every season due to injuries + the time to get in form, so you can’t rely on him. He won’t make such a big impact at any team he goes to, trust me. Its his attitude that everyone loves the most, including me.
How many injuries has Tierney suffered this season?
I certainly would not trust you.He has been fit virtually all season so your “logic” is blown out of the water.
Why would Kieran Tierney stay at Arsenal. Newcastle United would offer him game time, high wages and a short road trip to visit family and friends in Glasgow?
Should Manchester City come for him wouldn’t that be a turn up for the books; Pep Guardiola wants him, yet Mikel Arteta doesn’t!
Not starting with Tierney was a real insult to the lad. So even without Zinchenko in the team, MA didn’t let the boy play until late on in the game.
I wish Kieran all the best at Newcastle (or wherever he ends up) next season, and am convinced he will thrive elsewhere.
He never did anything wrong at Arsenal, I just don’t think MA, for whatever reason, rated him highly. This is crystal clear now. I think MA wants guys who show more “passion” (whether it be genuine or concocted). Kieran generally was not like that, a relatively quiet lad who just wanted to get on with playing his game (mind you I did see him celebrating wildly when he scored for us). He seemed to me to be rather different from the other lads, right down to how he wore his kit (old school the way I wore mine – shirt inside the shorts). Go on Kieran I wish you well.
Look forward to seeing Tierney play for a team with a manager who doesn’t continually disrespect him. I’m sure he will have a great career other than with Arsenal.
Its obvious Arteta wants to move away from the traditional full back role which Tierny thrives in. The inverted full back role has become part of our DNA. I think Tavarez will be brought back and molded for the inverted role. He is more physical rhen both Tierny and Zinchenko.
BangBang, it’s you again or am I just getting deja vu ? Did you ever see my previous message to you a few days ago. This is what I said. Tavares was sent away because he was irritating MA and other staff at Arsenal ! He has done well in France even scoring many goals actually. However, he has apparently started to seriously get on the nerves of people at Marseille also (as the rumour goes). I don’t know exactly what the guy is doing to annoy everyone so much.
Physically he looks good and clearly has talent but at present his personality seems to be at odds with people he comes into contact with.
It would be a mistake to sell him. We should keep him and use him as CB while playing Zenchi as a left CDM and helping the LB by covering the area when attacking.
I also feel sorry for ESR .. I hope it’s not the end for him with us!
Has leaving Tierney in the wilderness been beneficial to Arsenal? No it hasn’t.
All the signs point to Tierney moving on this summer with Newcastle being his most probable destination but we should not accept any less than £40M for him considering they are now direct rivals to us.
If not starting KT was not a message,i don’t know what is? especially with MA recently speaking of the need to be ruthless!!KT deserves to play even it means losing him.it is obvious that MA wants a LB backup which plays the inverted full-back role.
Reckon he’ll have a point to prove against us next season