Celtic are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney next month, according to Sky Sports News.
The Scottish club is exploring the possibility of a pre-contract agreement and loan deal for the 27-year-old defender.
Arsenal, as reported by The Athletic, have opted not to activate Tierney’s one-year contract extension, with his current deal set to expire in June.
This makes him eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of England starting January 1, potentially paving the way for a permanent move as early as next month.
Tierney, who joined Arsenal in 2019 for around £25 million, spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Real Sociedad due to limited playing time at the Emirates.
His recent return to fitness follows a six-month spell on the sidelines after a hamstring injury sustained during Scotland’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024 in June.
He made his comeback during Arsenal’s EFL Cup quarter-final victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers may look to bolster the left-back position in January, especially with uncertainty surrounding Greg Taylor and Alex Valle. Taylor’s contract expires in the summer, while Valle is on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
Tierney’s situation has also attracted interest from several clubs in England and across Europe, making his future one to watch closely.
Celtic tickets vs Aston Villa reduced – and could drop further
Celtic’s ticket allocation for their Champions League away match against Aston Villa has been reduced.
Initially, the club was set to receive around 2,500 tickets for the game scheduled at the end of January. However, an update from Celtic’s supporter liaison officer (SLO) now confirms the allocation has been cut to approximately 2,100.
SLO John Paul Taylor informed fans that the full away section capacity of 2,972 will not be made available to Celtic. As of now, the allocation stands at around 2,000 tickets, though Aston Villa could further reduce this number.
West Midlands Police are currently involved in the match’s planning, with additional updates regarding the fixture expected from the authorities.
Celtic SLO Taylor said: “We won’t get that, they initially indicated c. 2500 but then said 2100.
“Now West Mids Police are getting involved and could be further reduced, we are waiting on an update from them, will update as soon as we know.
Celtic next face Young Boys in the Champions League as they bid to progress in the competition.
They host the Swiss club on January 22 before travelling to take on Villa the following week.
Celtic currently sit 21st in the league phase table with nine points after six games played.
