Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is confident of signing Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney this summer. He said that the Scottish fullback loves the club and will want to return.
Tierney came through Celtic’s academy and made 170 senior appearances for them before joining Arsenal in 2019. He’s made 142 appearances for them, but consistent injury and form issues have seen him become a squad player. He was also sent on loan to Real Sociedad in the 2023-24 season.
As per Metro, Celtic tried to sign Tierney in January this year, but the Gunners blocked the move. With his contract expiring this summer, he is expected to leave as a free agent. Brendan Rodgers recently spoke about the full-back and told The Daily Record:
Rodgers also spoke about having players like Tierney, who came through Celtic’s academy, in their squad, saying:
Tierney has made 18 appearances across competitions for Arsenal this season.
The Gunners have just two Premier League games remaining in the 2024-25 season. They are set to face Newcastle United at the Emirates on May 18 before ending the season at Southampton on May 25. These two games could still prove to be significant for Arsenal.
Liverpool have already won the Premier League. However, the Gunners’ second place is in jeopardy as well. They sit just two points above third-placed Newcastle and three above fourth-placed Manchester City. They are also just five points above Chelsea (5th) and Aston Villa (6th).
Hence, while it’s highly unlikely, Arsenal could finish outside the Top 5 if they lose their next two games. They are also winless in their last five games across competitions. They lost to Paris Saint-Germain in both legs in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. They drew against Crystal Palace and Liverpool and lost against Bournemouth.
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