Celtic is in discussions with Arsenal to bring Kieran Tierney back, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Scottish left-back is set to leave the London club after a difficult few seasons. Signed by Unai Emery in 2019, Tierney lost his starting role under Mikel Arteta and has mostly been sidelined. Injuries have limited his ability to compete for a regular spot, and he spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad.
While in Spain, Tierney admitted it was hard to see a future at Arsenal. However, a move last summer didn’t happen due to an injury during Euro 2024, from which he has only recently recovered.
Now, his departure seems likely, with reports suggesting he could return to Celtic, where he came through the ranks and won five Scottish league titles. Romano has confirmed that negotiations between Arsenal and Celtic are ongoing, with Tierney keen to rejoin the club where he started his career.
This move has been expected since Arsenal chose not to activate a one-year contract extension, signaling that Tierney would probably leave in 2025.
Although there is interest from other clubs, including Aston Villa, where Emery still rates him highly, it seems the emotional connection to Celtic is taking priority.
Tierney has made 125 appearances for Arsenal, scoring five goals and registering 13 assists.