Kieran Tierney to Celtic latest

Kieran Tierney’s potential return to Celtic is gaining momentum, with talks between the Scottish champions and Arsenal reportedly advancing. According to Sky Sports, both parties are eager to reach a pre-contract agreement that would see Tierney make a sensational return to Parkhead in the summer.

Tierney, who left Celtic for Arsenal in a £25m deal in 2019, is said to be willing to take a significant pay cut to secure his return to Celtic. It’s believed he could drop to £35k per week, a substantial reduction from his current salary.

While the focus remains on a pre-contract arrangement for next season, Celtic are also exploring the possibility of bringing Tierney back on loan this month. However, that loan move would not be finalized until later in the transfer window.

One factor influencing this timeline is Celtic’s ongoing Champions League campaign. The club cannot register new players for the league phase of the competition, which concludes on January 29 with a high-stakes clash against Aston Villa. Should Celtic progress to the knockout stages, they will have the opportunity to register new signings in February.

Tierney’s return would raise questions about Greg Taylor’s future, particularly as speculation grows regarding his potential departure. Taylor, whose contract expires this summer, has been linked with a move to MLS and Dinamo Zagreb, with Celtic yet to agree on a new deal with the Scotland international.

With talks progressing well and both parties keen to finalize a deal, it’s becoming increasingly likely that Tierney will don the green and white hoops once again. Brendan Rodgers will likely weigh the benefits of having an experienced and quality defender like Tierney available for the Champions League knockout stages.

Key points:

• Kieran Tierney’s potential return to Celtic is gaining momentum, with talks between Celtic and Arsenal reportedly advancing.
• Tierney is said to be willing to take a significant pay cut to secure his return to Celtic.
• Celtic are exploring the possibility of bringing Tierney back on loan this month, but the loan move would not be finalized until later in the transfer window.
• Celtic’s ongoing Champions League campaign is influencing the timeline of Tierney’s potential return.
• Tierney’s return would raise questions about Greg Taylor’s future, with the Scotland international linked with a move away from Celtic.