Arsenal hero Ray Parlour is convinced Kieran Tierney will be "frustrated" by his Arsenal career as he reaches decision time over his immediate future.
The 26-year-old Scotland standout is being tracked by Newcastle and Aston Villa with boyhood club Celtic also namechecked as a potential landing spot if his four-year stay in North London comes to an end. Mikel Arteta remains a huge admirer of the left-back, however, a change in formation which demands full-backs to move into midfield has left the £25m man second choice behind Oleksandr Zinchenko.
And Parlour admits Tierney - who enjoys a strong bond with the former Gunners star – could be facing the end game at a club where punters adore his unflinching style. Speaking to JBI Training, The Romford Pele said: “Kieran’s Arsenal career has been a bit frustrating for him. I really like the lad, I’ve spoken to him on many occasions, and he has really tried to do his best whenever he’s been in the team.
"He’s had some injury problems as well, which hasn’t helped him. The way that Mikel Arteta sets up his team, with Zinchenko moving into the midfield, he seems to a better fit for the manager. You can’t ask Tierney to perform that Zinchenko role - he is an out-and-out left-sided player that loves to get forward and hug the touchline. Sometimes certain players don’t click in certain teams.”
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