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Neil Lennon comments on Celtic’s sale of Kieran Tierney to Arsenal

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Celtic reportedly brought in around £25 million for Kieran Tierney, with the full-back still yet to make his Arsenal debut.

Neil Lennon, Manager of Celtic looks on prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 01, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Neil Lennon has claimed to the Daily Record that Celtic made a ‘really good sale’ with Kieran Tierney joining Arsenal earlier in the summer.

Some Celtic fans were frustrated when Tierney left Parkhead to join Arsenal in a £25 million (BBC Sport) deal.

But Lennon feels that Celtic got good money for the left-back, who is still waiting to make his Gunners debut.

“‘We lost some quality players and they are difficult to replace,” Lennon admitted.

“But eventually these guys will put their own stamp on the club. Greg [Taylor], for example, has been one of the best and most consistent players in the league for the past two or three seasons.

“I think overall we are healthy. We have spent some money and brought some quality players in shrewdly.

“We’ve also made a really good sale of a top player and we got top dollar for him. It has been a very good window. I think we are strong.”

Celtic have brought in two left-backs this summer to try and cover for the void of losing Tierney.

The Bhoys have signed Boli Bolingoli, who has started this season at Celtic’s first choice left-back, and Greg Taylor more recently.

However, Tierney was arguably Celtic’s best player, and his departure unquestionable hurts Lennon’s side.

Kieran Tierney of Arsenal the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Tierney has made a slow start at Arsenal due to injury, and still has not made his first team debut for Unai Emery’s side.

When Tierney does make it back to full fitness he is expected to become a starter at the Emirates Stadium.