KT in talks to return to Celtic, Fabrizio Romano confirms recent rumours

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·3. Januar 2025

KT in talks to return to Celtic, Fabrizio Romano confirms recent rumours

UPDATE: “Celtic are confident to make Kieran Tierney deal happen'” Fabrizio Romano…

Kieran Tierney with the Scottish Premiership Trophy. Photo Geo: The Celtic Star

It has been rumoured for a few weeks now that Kieran Tierney could be on his way back to Celtic…

Kieran Tierney and Scotty Sinclair of Celtic celebrate their team’s third goal scored by Callum McGregor during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on April 29, 2017. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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It’s now looking more likely as this morning it was reported by Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano that talks are taking place between Arsenal and Celtic as the two clubs look to thrash out an agreement.

KT himself is keen to move back, and with him falling out of favour with Mikel Arteta, a deal shouldn’t be too difficult to negotiate. Arsenal have already reached a decision not to take up the extra year option on Tierney’s lucrative contract believed to be worth around £110k per week so the Scotland international is free to hold talks with other clubs concern a pre-contract deal.

Kieran Tierney during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on December 18, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

However it would suit all parties if Tierney made the move in this transfer window and his arrival back at Celtic Park would provide a huge boost after the hugely disappointing performance and result at Ibrox yesterday afternoon.

If this deal gets over the line it would be a real shot in the arm for the club and supporters after yesterday’s let down. To bring back a player of KT’s ability and dedication will only strengthen our side going into the business end of the season.

It will also raise question marks over Greg Taylor’s future should his international team mate head back to Celtic Park as having Three players in the same position doesn’t fit Brendan’s quota on squad numbers.

Kieran Tierney attempts a shot on goal during the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on December 30, 2017. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Tierney’s return could signal the end for Greg Taylor’s time at Celtic as the former Kilmarnock left-back is reportedly looking for first team assurances ahead of any new contract being signed. Taylor’s reluctance to sign a new contract should be a clear and obvious indication to the club to look elsewhere and if KT returns and can stay fit then what a great signing that would be.

KT and Valle or Taylor and Valle are possibilities but the KT and Taylor option doesn’t seem to be an option.

Greg Taylor of Celtic and Mohamed Diomande of theRangers during the Scottish Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium, 2 January 2025. PhotoO’ Rourke//Shutterstock

That’s a dilemma for later however, as I’m sure we can all agree bringing KT back up the road will be a fantastic signing and a great start to the January transfer window.

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🟢⚪️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Celtic are confident to make Kieran Tierney deal happen. Talks well underway, as exclusively revealed earlier today. ⤵️✅
– Freitag, 3. Januar 2025