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Kieran Tierney Poised for Celtic Return as Arsenal Reassess Defensive Options

Kieran Tierney, Arsenal’s left-back, might be leaving the Emirates Stadium during the summer of 2025. According to reports from Sky Sports, Celtic, his former club, has begun discussions to re-sign the Scotland international on a free transfer. With six months left on his Arsenal contract, Tierney is eligible to negotiate a pre-contract deal with the Scottish champions.

The 27-year-old defender has struggled for game time under manager Mikel Arteta. Currently, Tierney is behind Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and emerging talent Miles Lewis-Skelly in Arsenal’s left-back pecking order. This season, he has made just one appearance for the Gunners, highlighting his diminished role in the squad.

Given these limited opportunities, Tierney’s desire to move seems justified. A return to Celtic appears to be an ideal solution for both player and club. Reports indicate that Celtic may initially pursue a loan deal for Tierney for the remainder of the season before securing a permanent transfer in the summer.

Tierney joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 for €27 million. Over his time in North London, he has featured in 125 games, scoring five goals and providing 13 assists. His contributions helped Arsenal secure two Community Shields and one FA Cup. Despite his achievements, Tierney’s declining prominence at Arsenal has paved the way for his potential return to Glasgow.

Meanwhile, Arsenal could face another defensive departure, with French club Marseille expressing interest in signing Jakub Kiwior. La Provence reports that Marseille has added the versatile Polish international to their January transfer shortlist.

Kiwior, capable of playing both as a central defender and left-back, has not established himself as a regular starter for Arsenal. However, the club is reportedly unwilling to sell him mid-season unless their £45 million valuation is met. Since joining the Gunners, the 24-year-old has made 52 appearances, scoring two goals and providing five assists.

As Arsenal contemplates possible squad changes, Tierney’s move to Celtic offers him a chance to revive his career, while Marseille’s pursuit of Kiwior adds intrigue to the January transfer window. These developments suggest Arsenal’s defensive lineup could undergo significant changes in the coming months.