Celtic FC is expected to make a significant signing this month, with reports suggesting that the club is set to bring in Kieran Tierney on loan from Arsenal. According to The Sunday Mail, relayed by the Daily Cannon, Tierney will join Celtic on a six-month loan deal before signing a permanent three-year contract in the summer.
Tierney, who earns £110,000 a week at the Emirates Stadium, has been at Arsenal since August 2019, when he joined from Celtic. The left-back has been a key player for Arsenal, but injuries have limited his playing time, and he spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Sociedad.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has praised Tierney, labelling him “special”. Arteta said: “I am really looking forward to working with him and giving him the opportunity to play. His attitude, his commitment, his willingness it’s incredible. I think he’s going to bring something special to us.”
Tierney’s return to Celtic Park will be a significant boost for Brendan Rodgers, who is looking to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season. Celtic is currently dominating the Scottish Premiership and is also competing in the Champions League.
In addition to Tierney, Celtic is also closing in on the signing of Altay Bayindir from Manchester United. The Turkish international has struggled for regular minutes since joining the Red Devils and has remained the second-choice goalkeeper this season at Old Trafford, behind Andre Onana.
Bayindir is keen to play more football, and with United open to the idea of a sale, a move could be on the cards this month. Celtic’s interest in Bayindir suggests that the club is looking to strengthen its goalkeeping options, and the signing of the Turkish international would be a significant coup.
As Celtic looks to strengthen its squad, the club may also have to be prepared for one or two departures. Genoa and Olympiacos have expressed an interest in signing Celtic winger Luis Palma, who has struggled to make an impact under Rodgers this season.
Palma made a good impact last season, in what was his first campaign at the club, but this season he appears to have fallen out of favour under Rodgers. Despite this, Celtic is not interested in selling Palma, and it remains to be seen whether the club will be able to keep hold of the talented winger.
In conclusion, Celtic FC is expected to make a significant signing this month, with Kieran Tierney set to join the club on loan from Arsenal. Tierney’s return to Celtic Park will be a significant boost for Brendan Rodgers, who is looking to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season.
In addition to Tierney, Celtic is also closing in on the signing of Altay Bayindir from Manchester United. The club may also have to be prepared for one or two departures, with Genoa and Olympiacos expressing an interest in signing Celtic winger Luis Palma.
As the January transfer window heats up, Celtic’s plans are becoming clearer. The club is looking to strengthen its squad, and several players have been linked with a move to Celtic Park. It promises to be an exciting and unpredictable few weeks for the Scottish champions.