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Kristoffer Ajer wants Celtic stay for Kieran Tierney

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Celtic star Kieran Tierney has been linked with moves away.

Allan Campbell of Motherwell vies with Kieran Tierney of Celtic during the Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Motherwell at Hampden Park on May 19, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Kieran Tierney is a player in demand, with Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton all reported to be interested in the Celtic star.

According to The Daily Mail, Premier League trio Everton, Wolves and Southampton all are interested in securing the services of the 21-year-old left-back in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur, who regularly finish in the top four of the Premier League and feature in the Champions League, are also claimed to be interested in Tierney.

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The 21-year-old left-back is one of the best young players in his position in Europe, and there is no surprise that Everton, Wolves, Bournemouth and Tottenham all are claimed to want the Scotland international.

Tierney’s Celtic teammate, Kristoffer Ajer, wants the youngster to remain at Celtic Park, and the 20-year-old Norway international central defender has spoken highly of him.

Kieran Tierney of Celtic holds the Scottish Cup Trophy following the Scottish Cup Final between Motherwell and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 19, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Ajer told The Scottish Sun: “KT’s been tremendous for us and has proved himself over a number of seasons.

“But yes of course we are desperate for this group to stay together. KT is an important player in the squad and we want him to stay.”

Kristoffer Ajer of Celtic celebrates his team's third goal during the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on January 30, 2018 in Glasgow,...

Staying at Celtic

Tierney is a brilliant footballer, and there is no doubt that the 21-year-old could establish himself as one of the best left-backs in the world in the coming years.

Celtic should try to retain the services of Tierney for one more season at least.