How Newcastle feel about Arsenal’s asking price for Kieran Tierney

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Newcastle United have been heavily linked with signing Kieran Tierney from Arsenal this summer, but there appears to be a problem.

With Eddie Howe looking to sign a new left-back, the Scotland international was identified as the Magpies’ top target.

It has been reported that Tierney is expected to sign for Newcastle, who are confident about bringing him from the Emirates Stadium to St James’ Park.

However, a new report from the Telegraph casts doubt over the possibility of the 25-year-old becoming a Toon player this summer.

Newcastle unwilling to pay £30m for Kieran Tierney

According to the Telegraph, Arsenal want £30million for Tierney. However, Newcastle will not pay that much money for him.

That surely means a deal is in doubt, with Tierney having other suitors who Arsenal could sell to. He has been linked with Aston Villa, which would see him reunite with Unai Emery, who brought him to North London back in 2019.

Newcastle feel like £30million is too much for Tierney, who cost the Gunners £25million four years ago. He has a long term deal at the Emirates, with his current contract expiring in 2026.

With that in mind, it is understandable why Arsenal are at least looking to make some kind of profit on the defender.

But with Newcastle looking to get the most out of their transfer budget and stay the right side of financial fair play, they are unwilling to pay what they feel is over the odds for the Scottish defender.

It would be a shame if Tierney does not join Newcastle this summer, as he looks like he could be the ideal fit for Howe’s starting XI. He would add more balance to our side, ensuring that not every attack goes down the right-hand side where Kieran Trippier is so influential.

But with Newcastle believing Tierney is too expensive, they will either have to look for an alternative or retain trust in Dan Burn and Matt Targett.