Kieran Tierney to Newcastle United is an interesting rumour.
Strongly linked with a move to the club earlier this year, the Arsenal defender is yet to leave despite how often he’s been touted as a target.
Having lost his place in north London last season, Newcastle are reportedly keen.
In fact, Eddie Howe was said to have identified the Scotland international as he looks to move Dan Burn into a central position from his left-back role.
Still, things have gone a little quiet of late.
That, however, does not mean a move is off the table.
Kieran Tierney could still leave Arsenal ahead of Mikel Arteta talks
Indeed, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, the former Celtic star is set for talks with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.
However, Tierney would have to spell out his desire to leave the club this summer in pursuit of first-team football were Arsenal sell him.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs said: ”I think Kieran Tierney is still one to watch. He will hold talks with Mikel Arteta about his future, to work out whether there’s a pathway and game-time at Arsenal because his minutes have been diminished since Oleksandr Zinchenko arrived.
“Once Tierney has communicated to Arsenal whether he’s open to leaving or he prefers to stay, then the door may open. Newcastle are one of the clubs monitoring that situation.”
A left-back is wanted but that injury record is concerning
A new left-back is thought to be on the agenda for Newcastle this summer, albeit Howe has already admitted the club have been frustrated in the market thus far.
Tierney, then, looks like a natural target but there is some concern in regards to his injury record.
The 26-year-old has missed 48 games since his £25m move to north London from Celtic in the summer of 2019.
While obviously a highly-rated player, that is a concern, particularly given his reported wages of around £110k-per-week.
It’s certainly something to consider.
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