BREAKING: Arsenal outcast set to leave the club with former side eyeing January loan move

Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is set to leave the club either in January or next summer at the latest, according to the reliable David Ornstein.
 

The 27-year-old's contract with the Gunners expires in June, although the club had an option to extend by a further 12 months.

Ornstein now claims that Arsenal have already decided not to activate this possibility, which means Tierney will leave in the summer, or possibly already in January if a permanent move could be agreed.

There is interest from other English clubs and a potential return to Celtic would appeal to the player.
 

UPDATE:

The Scottish SunSport reports that Celtic are preparing an attempt to bring their former fan favourite back to Glasgow.

The Hoops are said to be considering an initial loan move for Tierney, with a view to make the deal permanent in the summer for free.

If that's not a possible outcome, then Celtic could try to secure a pre-contract agreement, meaning Tierney would return to the club ahead of the 2025/26 season.

There is an expectation that other clubs also will be in the running for the Scotland international's signature, but it is understood Celtic are currently leading the race.