Tierney, who has struggled for game time under Mikel Arteta, is reportedly not part of Arsenal’s plans moving forward. Despite a promising start at the Emirates, including winning the FA Cup, the arrival of Arteta saw Tierney fall out of favour, with the Spaniard preferring other options in the full-back positions.
Reported Arsenal Chatter
Bailey’s report hints that Tierney’s time at Arsenal could be drawing to a close, with the player eager to return to Celtic, where he enjoyed great success before his big-money move to the English Premier League. A lifelong Celtic supporter, Tierney’s love for the club has never been in question, and fans have been buzzing with the idea of him wearing the Hoops again.
The sighting of Tierney at the Celtic Foundation Gala in London last weekend only added fuel to the fire, though the bigger story now revolves around Arsenal’s willingness to let him go. With Celtic in a strong financial position and Arsenal potentially looking to cut Tierney’s wages from their books, the pieces may be falling into place for a dramatic homecoming.
Celtic Fan Concerns
However, some sections of the Celtic support have raised concerns about Tierney’s injury record. Since leaving the club, Tierney has struggled to stay fit for long periods, with recurring issues impacting his availability for Arsenal and even during his latter days at Celtic. For some fans, this is a cause for concern, but for others, the chance to bring back a player of Tierney’s calibre, even with injury risks, is worth the gamble.
Whether or not Celtic make a serious move for their former star in January remains to be seen, but the rumour has certainly got fans talking. With Brendan Rodgers at the helm and the club aiming for domestic and European success, a Tierney return could be exactly what’s needed to solidify the squad going forward.
