There’s been no further sign of Arsenal interest in the Celtic star, according to the Hoops boss.
Arsenal have been admirers of the Hoops left-back throughout the summer transfer window and have had two bids kicked out by the Scottish champions already (BBC).
With the English transfer window closing at 5pm on Thursday, there’s now a real urgency for the Gunners to get the deal done if they are intent on landing their man.
Lennon though has revealed the English club’s current lack of action has left him surprised and provoked discussion on Celtic’s flight to Romania to face Cluj tonight.
As quoted by The Scottish Sun, the Celtic Park boss said: “We were talking about it on the plane over here as it’s all gone a bit quiet at the minute — which is surprising for me. It may or may not happen now.
“I know these deals can get done at a minute to 12 — it could get done in the afternoon or later in the evening.
“I’d be surprised if there wasn’t another offer for Kieran, but delighted too. It’s just quiet at the minute with no new information on it, as far as I’m aware.”
Tierney staying for Celtic’s fight for nine-in-a-row would likely go down a treat with Celtic fans, many of whom don’t want to see their star homegrown talent leave for the Premier League.
Clearly there’s still a bit of time left for Unai Emery and his recruitment team to get their act together with a renewed bid.
Lennon admits he’s expecting it to come but there’s no guarantee it’ll be exactly what the Hoops are looking for.
Celtic have so far fought their corner well when it comes to their Tierney demands and they’re unlikely to budge from that just because of the deadline.
The next 36 hours could be fascinating.
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