Arsenal are reportedly set to launch a new bid for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, according to reports in Goal.
The North London club have failed with their first two bids, but are now aiming to come up with a package that will please the Scottish club.
The report in Goal states that the Emirates club are preparing a third bid with a structured package that might be enough to please Celtic. The Scottish champions are looking for a fee in the range of £25m and they also want the majority of the fee to be paid upfront.
The Gunners second offer did match the £25m valuation with around £7m of bonuses included but Celtic were unhappy with the structure of the deal.
Speaking on the proposed move for Tierney, Celtic manager Neil Lennon said(as per Express):
‘We’re certainly not going to be pushed over in any negotiations. There’s no question Kieran (Tierney) could play in the Premier League.’
Tierney is a big target for the North London club in this transfer window as manager Unai Emery has identified the Scotsman as a player that is needed at the club. All that matters now is the way that the deal is going to be structured and if the people in charge at the club can do that, Tierney will surely be theirs.
Arsenal have so far made only one signing with Brazilian youngster Gabriel Martinelli coming in but the club is still on the lookout for other players to strengthen the team. As the club look to get to the Champions League once again, getting the right kind of players is essential for a successful season.
This is precisely where someone like Tierney comes into play as he is the kind of player that will suit the system that Emery is trying to implement. He is pacy and a good crosser but he never fails to take care of his defensive duties. Added to this is his immense stamina and he is in many ways the perfect modern full-back.
There is not much time left in the transfer window so the Gunners will have to get moving as quickly as possible. Tierney is the kind of player that can secure defense for many years to come.
It will be a big boost for the Arsenal squad and their chances of getting to the Champions League if they can get the Scot. Fans will be hoping that the latest offer is enough to convince Celtic.
