Celtic have been linked with a sensational move for Kieran Tierney that could evoke an emotional reunion between the Scotland international and Brendan Rodgers.
Earlier today, 67 Hail Hail told you that Arsenal have waived Kieran Tierney’s year-extension clause, which has put the Bhoys on red alert as he will now be a free agent next summer.
Crucially, the Celtic icon would be willing to cut his £120,000 wage packet to complete a return to Parkhead as rumours behind to intensity that his return home could be on the cards.
Kieran Tierney of Arsenal takes a throw in during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on Dec...
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Yesterday evening, Tierney made his first Arsenal appearance in 19 months in a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final, faring well in a slightly advanced role on the left-hand side.
However, his successful on-field exploits have been overshadowed by suggestions that he could move north of the border. Now, the two options Brendan Rodgers is exploring to complete a deal have come to light.
Celtic exploring pre-contract and loan offer for Kieran Tierney
According to Sky Sports, Celtic are ‘exploring’ a pre-contract and loan offer as two permutations they may investigate to try and push a deal over the line for Tierney next month.
Arsenal are open to offers in January due to his contract situation. There are no further reports from the outlet on potential other suitors.
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Greg Taylor is out of contract at Celtic come the end of the season, provoking a scenario where wheels could turn in the left-back department.
Tierney had previously been on the sidelines for six months with a hamstring injury after his involvement with Scotland against Switzerland at Euro 2024.
What Kieran Tierney has previously said about a Celtic return
In April of this year, Tierney refused to rule out a return to Celtic when directly pressed on the subject live on talkSPORT.
He stated: “Who knows? You never know in football; it’s a connection that I’ll always have, somewhere I imagine I’ll always be linked with if I’m to move from any club, so you never know.”
There is no secret that a dramatic homecoming is something that he would be interested in. Hopefully, supporters can see one of the club’s iconic figures return to his old stomping ground.
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