Kieran Tierney has reportedly caught the attention of Celtic, following Brendan Rodgers’ return to the club as manager.
Rodgers previously played a significant role in Tierney’s development during their time together at Celtic before they both moved to the Premier League.
When Tierney first joined Arsenal, he was considered their first-choice left-back and was highly regarded as one of the best in the league.
However, the situation changed last season with the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko, leading to speculation about Tierney’s future at the Emirates.
Despite the interest from Celtic, former Premier League player Frank McAvennie believes it would be challenging for the club to secure a permanent transfer for Tierney. McAvennie suggests that a loan move could be a more viable option.
He tells Football Insider:
“If Newcastle didn’t want him the best thing for him would probably be to get a loan deal for a year [to Celtic]. That would suit everyone because he would be playing every game.
“Everyone knows he is a Celtic supporter so going back wouldn’t be a big deal.
“When I came back to Celtic it was not a big thing because I was a supporter. All I can say if that if it was to happen I would not be surprised but I do not think it will. I think Tierney is on the way to the top.“
Just Arsenal Opinion
Tierney is one of our best players and we must keep him in the squad as a backup option to Zinchenko.
However, he might ask to leave the club and we probably should start looking for a replacement if we still do not trust Nuno Tavares.
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Tavares is NOT any factor at all towards Kierney and Tavares WILL be leaving, one way or another this summer.
A Tierney loan would be stupid, so I RULE IT OUT completely as any serious possibility.
There is no help but only hindrance to our team, were we stupid enough to do that non starter suggestion.
I expect Tierney to stay put and much hope he does. For the money we could get , were we stupid enough to sell him, we could not get anywhere near replacing that quality for similar money , even supposing a better LB existed, which I don’t believe it does.
No way should Arsenal sell Tierney, a fantastic player. Whilst Zinchenco is great going forward. Tierney is a better defender and also as a Winger going forward excellent crosser of the ball. He can still displace Zinchenco, and can be effective in certain games. Personally I really rate Tierney!!
jonfox, I hope you are right, but I am concerned that Tierney’s treatment last season may motivate him to move to a club, where his playing style is better appreciated and he plays more games.
The problem for Arsenal, Tierney is everything a fan want to see in a player who represents the club passion, unwavering determination and accountability.
The Scottish sport all three in abundance, that emotional connection, one that I feel very strongly myself, makes this an extremely difficult circumstances to navigate.
His injury history especially given his relative young age , is also a worry and strengthen the argument to move him on , the head say maybe time but the heart say nah.
Unfortunately Gunsmoke, Mikel Arteta doesn’ appear to appreciate the same things fans see in Tierney.
The problem is that Tierney displays all those positive character traits (well put btw), but doesn’t fit the bill on the field. Everyone wants him to play because of the spirit he embodies, but, unfortunately, there isn’t an easy place for him in our team, currently. I would also say, I don’t believe he’s quite shown the level of quality in the field that many believe he has. Imo, he’s shown himself to be a decent defender, a great athlete in terms of pace and stamina and a good crosser – not ‘elite’ in any respect, though I take your point about the injuries
Sorry
Ozzieguner, Davi
All makes it extremely difficult circumstances to navigate.
There is another section of the fan base will argue, the gaffer has done extremely well without him.
But the emotion connection and the obsession with his passion is real.
In the end maybe we should exhaust all possibilities at Colony.
Most fans know that KT is good and much better than Zinny but Arteta will always prefer Zinny because he purchased him.
When the season begins, I won’t be surprised if Arteta decide to play hervatz and bench Odegaard simply because he purchased him.
Same treatments will be shown to Saka and Martinelli in the near future. Arteta is pushing out all the players he didn’t buy, not minding if they are good or not