Sport nationCeltic’s Pursuit of Kieran Tierney Raises Questions About Greg Taylor’s Future
The ongoing speculation surrounding Kieran Tierney’s potential return to Celtic has sparked debate about the implications for the club’s current starting left-back, Greg Taylor. With Tierney’s contract at Arsenal set to expire in the summer, Celtic is reportedly keen to secure his services, either on a loan deal until the end of the season or on a free transfer in the summer.
While Tierney’s potential arrival would undoubtedly bolster Celtic’s squad, it raises questions about Taylor’s future at the club. The Scotland international has been a mainstay in Brendan Rodgers’ team this season, making 16 appearances in the Premiership and earning a respectable 7.23 rating from WhoScored.
However, with Tierney’s quality and experience, it is likely that he would become the first-choice left-back at Celtic, potentially limiting Taylor’s playing time. Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan believes that Taylor’s minutes would be “limited” if Tierney were to join, and that the Scotland international would likely be “moving on.”
“I think if Kieran Tierney comes, Greg Taylor is his number one fullback at this moment in time, you would think it would then be Kieran Tierney,” Allan said. “His minutes would be limited and he would be moving on. I think the fact that Valle is on loan and Tierney would be a loan until the summer, it makes sense.”
Rodgers has publicly defended Taylor and expressed his desire for the player to sign a new contract and remain at Celtic beyond this season. However, even Taylor’s most ardent supporters would struggle to argue that he is a better player than Tierney, who has consistently demonstrated his quality in the Premier League and Champions League.
The potential arrival of Tierney would also highlight the differences in style between the two players. While Taylor prefers to cut inside and influence the game from midfield, Tierney is more of a traditional left-back, with a focus on providing width and supporting his team’s attacks.
As the transfer window enters its final stages, Celtic fans will be eagerly awaiting news of any developments regarding Tierney’s potential return. While the arrival of the former Celtic star would undoubtedly be a coup for the club, it would also raise questions about the future of Greg Taylor, who has been a loyal servant to the club this season.
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