Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Celtic defender.
Jim White has revealed on Sky Sports News [15/07/2019] that he believes Napoli might have a better chance than Arsenal of signing Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.
The 22-year-old is heavily linked with a move away from Parkhead this summer and Celtic rejected a £25 million offer from the Gunners earlier this week.
Hoops boss Neil Lennon is open to offloading Tierney if the price is right and the fee is paid up front, but the North Londoners’ proposal was based on various add-ons and installments [The Sun].
In addition to Arsenal, Italian giants Napoli have also been credited with an interest.
And White revealed to Sky Sports News that Carlo Ancelotti’s side will gazump Arsenal with a ‘stronger bid’.
He said: “Interesting, I’m getting a text tonight from somebody close to Celtic. He tells me tonight, and we know this, but it could well come into effect in the next few days.
“Napoli are still expected to come in with a stronger bid than Arsenal for Kieran Tierney.”
Gunners fans will be furious if they miss out on Tierney.
Having spent so much of this summer being linked, the supporters will be livid if Napoli sign the Celtic man – especially if it transpires that the reported proposed payment plan led to Ancelotti stealing a march on the cash-strapped Premier League outfit.
Arsenal need a long-term replacement for veteran left-back Nacho Monreal, who turns 34 in February.
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