Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney is reportedly on Arsenal’s radar.
According to The Scottish Sun, Arsenal want to sign Tierney from Scottish Premiership giants Celtic this summer.
The report has also claimed that the Premier League club have made a bid £15 million for the Scotland international left-back, but the Hoops have turned it down, as they want £25m as transfer fee for the 22-year-old.
Celtic manager Lennon has also told The Scottish Sun that Arsenal have made a bid for the 22-year-old.
Former Celtic midfielder and manager Hay has given his take on the future of Tierney, and he believes that the left-back has a difficult decision to make regarding his future.
Hay wrote in The Glasgow Evening Times: “Tierney’s love of the Glasgow club is well known and he hasn’t made any noises about wanting to move.
“But I am sure joining a club like Arsenal – who are still a top English team even though they haven’t enjoyed as much success in recent seasons as they have in the past – will be tempting for him.”
Hay added: “Tierney will be asking himself ‘is it time for me to test myself at that higher level?’
“He will benefit financially from a move to the Premier League. But I am sure football will be the major factor if he does go.
“That said, I’m sure Kieran would be happy to remain in Glasgow and help Celtic to complete 10-In-A-Row. He might end up doing that. He has got a difficult decision to make.”
Arsenal or Celtic?
Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and joining the Gunners will enable Tierney to showcase his skills at a much bigger stage.
However, Tierney is a Celtic fan, and the Scotland international may not be willing to leave the Hoops this summer.
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