Arsenal outcast wants to leave this month, talks with Celtic ongoing | OneFootball

Discussions are ongoing for Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney to join Celtic before the end of the January transfer window, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The 27-year-old left the Parkhead club for the Gunners in 2019 but has struggled recently, spending last term on loan at Real Sociedad.

A return to Celtic during the second half of the season appeals to Tierney and both clubs are in talks over the move.

The Scotland international has made an appearance for Arsenal this term but is not in manager Mikel Arteta’s plans and the Hoops will be glad to have him back.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers watched helplessly as his side lost 3-0 to Rangers at Ibrox yesterday, and he will be desperate to bolster his squad with much-needed quality additions this month.

Tierney fits the bill, given his previous form in Scotland, and an agreement is expected to be reached over the next few days.

Some other departures could take place at Arsenal before the end of the month, with Poland international defender Jakub Kiwior also linked with an exit.

Arsenal have enough squad depth at the back and may decide against signing another defender if Tierney returns to Celtic and Kiwior moves on.

They could look to strengthen their options in attack following the long-term injury to Bukayo Saka, and they are reportedly keen on signing Real Sociedad attacker Takefusa Kubo.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kolo Muani is also reportedly on their radar.