Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a major update on Kieran Tierney’s future, addressing speculation linking him to potential moves to Celtic and Newcastle United.
The defender has been a key figure at the Emirates and has been consistently in the starting lineup. However, his position was jeopardized with the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko, leaving Tierney to take up a reserve role.
Despite transfer rumors hinting at a possible return to Celtic, Arteta has now clarified that Tierney remains an integral part of his plans for the squad. This statement suggests that the Scottish player will not leave Arsenal and will remain part of the manager’s future strategies and considerations.
“He’s in our plans and as you said he’s done really well [in a pre-season game against Manchester United on Saturday].
“It’s not the first time, every time he’s played in pre-season he’s been really good.” That’s why we want to create competition in the team, raise the level of each individual and that will be a big advantage for the team if it comes to a new level.”
Just Arsenal’s opinion
Tierney should play more often but we are on the cusp of a very successful period and he would be wise to stay at the club for the time being.
The defender knows that if he works hard enough he’ll get more chances next season and we think he’d rather stay than move to either of these clubs.
