Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes the club would need another in addition to Boli Bolingoli.
There continue to be almost daily reports that Arsenal are preparing to finally meet Celtic’s valuation of the left-back.
The Hoops have already moved to sign Boli Bolingoli from Rapid Vienna this summer, who could be considered as potential replacement for the Scotland international if he leaves for the Gunners.
However, Lennon won’t be content with Bolingoli as his only option.
As quoted by The Record, the Celtic manager said when asked if Bolingoli was a direct replacement for the star player: “Yes but we would look to bring another one in as well if KT goes.”
A positive from Celtic’s perspective is that the serious interest so far in Tierney is coming from the English Premier League.
Their transfer window shuts next week, so even if there’s a late deal for the left-back, the Hoops will have plenty of time to bring Lennon’s wishes to fruition.
Transfer links in the position since the Bolingoli signing have been sparse, but no doubt the club are preparing for the eventuality that a big offer for Tierney is accepted.
That would only be prudent even if their intention is to hold on to the long-serving player.
Whoever arrives will need to add the kind of attacking drive that the 22-year-old has become known for, with wing support from the full-backs a massive part of the way Celtic play.
Quality will be required too and there may even be an expectation that the Hoops spend a serious amount of money if a big fee for Tierney is received.
An interesting month could be on the horizon.
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