Mikel Arteta has revealed talks have taken place between himself and Kieran Tierney about his Arsenal future. Reports in recent weeks have linked Newcastle United with a move for the Scotland international.
Dan Burn has deputised at left-back for the injured Matt Targett this season but has come undone in recent weeks against high-level opposition. While the Blyth-born defender has done a commendable job, he is not regarded as the long-term option in that role.
Tierney, as talented as he is, has barely featured for Arsenal this season. Summer signing Oleksandr Zinchenkohas displaced him in the Gunners’ setup while injury problems have continued to plague his career.
