Throughout this transfer window, no deal—whether incoming or outgoing—has seemed more likely than Kieran Tierney’s departure. The Scottish international had been tipped for a move in January ahead of his contract expiring in the summer.

Kieran Tierney might end up remaining with Arsenal for the rest of the season despite agreeing terms with Celtic to return to the club.

Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney is on the verge of agreeing a pre-contract with Celtic to seal an emotional return to the Scottish Premiership champions.

Celtic are in talks with Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney over a pre-contract agreement and could even try to sign him on loan in January.