Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is set to complete a move to Scottish giants Celtic this month in what will be a homecoming for the Scotsman, who has become a fringe player at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is close to joining Celtic, his former club, with terms reportedly agreed between Arsenal and the Scottish side. Tierney, who has struggled to get regular game time at Arsenal, is now set for a return to the team where he first made his name. At Arsenal, he has become a fringe player due to injuries and competition within the squad.

Arsenal faces Tottenham in the North London derby soon, but much of the focus around the club is on transfer activity. The team urgently needs reinforcements in the forward line after injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka. Despite these challenges, the club appears to be moving forward with Tierney’s exit before making new signings.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news of Tierney’s potential transfer on social media, calling it a “deal on.” Romano had earlier reported that Arsenal and Celtic were in talks, and Tierney was keen on returning to the club where he began his career. This latest update confirms that progress has been made toward completing the deal.

Tierney has made only two appearances for Arsenal this season due to a hamstring injury. He played briefly in a recent FA Cup match against Manchester United and appeared earlier in a Carabao Cup game against Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has spoken about Tierney’s commitment, saying the player has been dedicated and performed well when given opportunities. However, Arteta’s comments suggest the decision to let Tierney leave has been made, even though he remains a valued squad member.

West Ham and Brentford had shown interest in signing Tierney, with reports indicating that West Ham had even agreed on a deal with Arsenal. However, Tierney did not want to move to either of those clubs, preferring a return to Celtic. Leicester City was also rumored to be interested, but it now seems unlikely he will join them.

Tierney’s potential move to Celtic has been widely discussed. The player made 170 appearances for the club before moving to Arsenal in 2019. During his time at Celtic, Tierney won four Scottish Premiership titles and became a fan favorite. Recent chants from Celtic supporters calling for Tierney’s return were criticized by current manager Brendan Rodgers, who defended Greg Taylor, the player currently occupying Tierney’s former position. Rodgers called the chants disrespectful and emphasized his support for Taylor’s contributions to the team.

While no official confirmation has been made about the transfer, it seems likely Tierney will soon return to Scotland. This move would bring him back to the club where he achieved significant success and remains highly regarded. For Arsenal, this transfer could signal the beginning of a busy transfer window as they look to strengthen their squad amid ongoing injury challenges.