Kieran Tierney will spend the rest of the season at Arsenal before joining Celtic in the summer after agreeing a pre-contract deal with the Scottish club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen for the 27-year-old to stay at the Emirates instead of leaving in this window because of his leadership qualities and the injury problems his side have faced.

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

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that Arsenal's Kieran Tierney is set for a return to his former club, with the Scottish left-back's contract due to expire at season's end.

Kieran Tierney will stay at Arsenal for the final six months of his contract before making a return to Celtic on a free transfer, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 27-year-old has reportedly

The Hoops have secured a pre-contract but hopes of an arrival six months prior to the deal kicking in are fading.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney will rejoin the Scottish club in the summer.

Exclusive: Full-back will stay at Emirates rather than going on loan to Parkhead ahead of agreed permanent return next season

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.