Kieran Tierney's future at Arsenal could be hanging in the balance according to reports.
The former Celtic hero joined the English Premier League giants in 2019 with Arsenal fans getting see the player Hoops supporters cherished during his time in Glasgow. Tierney hit the ground running at the Emirates and managed to impress Unai Emery after sealing a £25m deal from the Scottish champions.
The Scotland cap has also been praised highly by Mikel Arteta but with injuries and hotter competition for places through the acquisition of Ukraine star Oleksandr Zinchenko who has been on fire, the 25-year-old has found game time a struggle. Tierney has made just four starts this season as the Gunners continue to fly high in the table.
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But now it appears Tierney could be lured in to an exit from London, as CBS Sports Correspondent James Benge says the expectation the Scot could leave the club is 'growing'.
He told the House of Champions podcast: "There is growing expectation at Arsenal that Kieran Tierney could move in the summer. If the right offer came in, all the parties are thinking this is something that might happen."
Tierney said in October after a spell on the sidelines: "It’s been tough. I missed pre-season coming back from an injury, and the first game I played in was the Palace one – that was the first week of training that I had.
"I’ve just been trying to get minutes here and there, so it’s been a tough start, but whether I’m first, second or third-choice, I’m just going to keep working hard and see where it takes me. I wouldn’t say [competition] motivates me more, as whether I’m the only left-back or there's five left-backs, I’m still motivated to play and to do well.
"Day-to-day, nothing changes in my life, if I’m playing or not, I’m just working as hard as I possibly can. I train hard, and if the manager calls on me, I’m ready. I want to play every game possible, when you don’t play like all footballers, you’re disappointed but when you get your chance, you just need to make sure you go and take it."
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