Sport nationKieran Tierney’s £3m Celtic Stumbling Block
Celtic’s pursuit of Kieran Tierney has hit a significant financial hurdle, with the Arsenal defender potentially needing to forgo up to £3m in wages to facilitate a permanent return to Glasgow this month. According to Stephen McGowan, Tierney’s current Premier League-level wages would need to be compromised to make the move possible.
Tierney, 27, is in the final six months of his contract at the Emirates, and Arsenal is open to cutting ties early to save on his substantial salary. However, the player would need to agree to a compromise that could impact the move. While Tierney is willing to take a pay cut, the exact amount is yet to be determined.
One possible solution could be for Arsenal to cover a portion of Tierney’s remaining salary or for the player to negotiate a severance package to offset the financial loss of terminating his contract early. This type of arrangement would not be unprecedented, particularly when all parties are motivated to complete a deal.
With Tierney reportedly keen on a return and talks advancing, Celtic is banking on his love for the club and the opportunity to play regular first-team football being key factors in his decision. Securing Tierney on a pre-contract agreement for next summer remains the most straightforward option. However, Brendan Rodgers is keen to bring him back this month to bolster Celtic’s squad for the second half of the campaign.
The £3m stumbling block could prove to be a mere negotiation point rather than a deal-breaker. With Arsenal’s willingness to offload Tierney and the player’s apparent desire to return, both sides have incentives to find a workable solution. As the transfer window heats up, Celtic fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on the potential return of Kieran Tierney.
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