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Kieran Tierney urged to dump Arsenal for Newcastle United in summer transfer window

Kieran Tierney Newcastle United Arsenal Newcastle (Organization) Oleksandr Zinchenko Alan Stubbs Alexander Isak Mikel Arteta Manchester United

Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney has been urged to ditch Arsenal for Newcastle United in the upcoming summer transfer window by former Celtic star Alan Stubbs.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has quickly become Mikel Arteta's preferred choice at left-back for Arsenal due to the former Manchester City man's ability to play in a multitude of positions. The Ukrainian is often seen in midfield during matches for the Gunners and has been crucial in unlocking stubborn defences this term for the league leaders.

Tierney's absence from the side has led to increased speculation that the Scot will be on the move this summer, but Arsenal will not be willing to let someone of his quality go for nothing. Newcastle's financial power has seen them heavily linked with a move for the Gunner as it is thought that the North London club are demanding a fee in the region of £30-40million.

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Stubbs has now told Tierney to swap the Emirates for St James' Park as Eddie Howe's side look to continue to make waves at the top end of the table.

"I don’t think Kieran will struggle for options," he told Grosvenor Sport. "He will have plenty of admirers in the Premier League and in Europe. It does look like he will have to leave Arsenal to get more game time.

"I was surprised they signed Oleksandr Zinchenko because Kieran had done very well and the fans liked him – even although he had some injury problems – but Zinchenko is Mikel’s No 1 and Kieran can’t get in the team.

"Newcastle are reputedly in the market and that looks like a good move to me. It’s closer to home as well but they are a team on the rise and I can see that one happening. They have big plans and I’m sure their ambitions will match Kieran's."

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