Celtic they are now close to completing the signing of the “sensational” player, who is determined to seal a move to Parkhead, according to the report.
Celtic are eyeing new signings
Although the Hoops are clearly on top in some ways Scottish Premiership table, with Rangers struggling of late, Brendan Rodgers he still wants to strengthen his team in a number of key areas.
Kyog Furuhashi’s future in Glasgow remains in doubt, amid interest from MLS side Atlanta United, and contact has now been made with the camp Mathias Kvistgaarden from Brondbywho enjoyed a fantastic season in Denmark.
Kvistgaarden is seen as a potential replacement for Kyog, but the Dane is not the only striker Rodgers has in mind, as talks have now begun over a deal for Sarpsborg winger Sondre Ojrasaeter.
Connected
Not only are Celtic looking to bolster their attacking options, but they are also interested in bringing in a new left-back, with Kieran Tierney has been identified as a key targetas Arsenal are willing to let him leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Now it was a new update on the Hoops’ pursuit of Tierneyand it’s promising news, with TEAMtalk revealing that the former Celtic player is now close to signing a pre-contract agreement.
There are other offers on the table for the 27-year-old but he has rejected them all in favor of a return to Parkhead, showing he is determined to reunite with Rodgers.
The Hoops are focused on reaching a pre-contract agreement, but there is also hope that a loan move could be possible this month. However, the Gunners would demand a £2.5m loan fee and Mikel Arteta is reluctant to let go £110k a week the defender leaves in the middle of the season.
Great news for Celtic
The Isle of Man-born defender played a key role in helping Celtic to nine Scottish Premiership titles on the bounce, making 170 performs for the club, and in that period he showed his attacking talent by recording eight goals and 37 assists.
While the Scotland international has fallen out of favor in north London, he has previously been an important player for Arsenal and a return to Glasgow could be just what he needs to get his career back on track.
The left back was praised as “sensational” during his time with the Gunners, but perhaps not quite at the level to be a regular starter for a club with aspirations of winning the Premier League and Champions League.
However, Tierney has already proven himself in Glasgow and the fact that he is happy to turn down other offers to return to Celtic shows how highly he thinks of his former club.
The only problem with the January loan move could be the proposed £2.5m fee. With the Hoops already in an extremely good position to win the league, it may not make financial sense to spend so much money on a player they can get for free in the summer and could instead focus on a pre-contract agreement.
