Arsenal set to part ways with 27-year-old star as Mikel Arteta makes January decision: Reports

Arsenal are reportedly set to part ways with their left-back Kieran Tierney in the summer of 2025. According to a report from Sky Sports, Celtic have commenced talks with the Scotland international to bring him back to the club on a free transfer (via CaughtOffSide).

With six months left on the defender's deal, the Scottish Premiership outfit are allowed to enter into pre-contract negotiations. It isn't surprising to see that Tierney is looking to move, given that he's out of favor at the Emirates Stadium.

The 27-year-old is behind several players for a starting spot in the left-back position. Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Miles Lewis-Skelly are all ahead of the former Real Sociedad star.

So far this season, Tierney has made just one appearance for the Gunners. As a result, it is said that the full-back is also keen on a move back to Glasgow.

Additionally, the report claims that Celtic are also looking to explore a loan move in the current transfer window before signing him permanently. With minutes unlikely to come by for the player, a six-month loan deal would also suit Tierney.

He joined Arsenal from Celtic in the summer of 2019 for a reported fee of €27 million. Since then, the defender has made 125 appearances across competitions for the Gunners, bagging five goals and 13 assists. He's won the FA Cup once and the Community Shield twice with the north Londoners.

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Ligue 1 club eyeing a move for Arsenal's left-sided defender- Reports

Jakub Kiwior

Marseille reportedly have their sight set on signing Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior in a bid to bolster their defensive department. This is according to a report from La Provence, who say that the French outfit have added the Poland international to their January wishlist (via The Boot Room).

As per the aforementioned outlet, the Gunners aren't keen on letting go of their defender mid-season. Even if they do, Marseille would have to meet the north Londoners' rather high valuation of £45 million.

Kiwior has shown his versatility during his time at Arsenal, playing at left-back and in a central defensive role at times. However, he isn't a starter in either position, which may prompt him to secure a move away.

To date, the 24-year-old has made 52 appearances across competitions for the Gunners, bagging two goals and five assists.