Exclusive: Full-back will stay at Emirates in January transfer window rather than bringing forward his return to Parkhead club

Kieran Tierney's return to former club Celtic is confirmed by manager Brendan Rodgers, who still hopes to bring the deal forward to January.

Another issue that will frustrate Rodgers and the board in Glasgow is the fact that Tierney was unnecessarily risked by Arteta and Arsenal last night before their meaningless Champions League tie with Girona.

A pre-contract has already been agreed - but the Scottish champions are keen to bring back their former star in this window

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney will return to Celtic this summer. Tierney, who joined the Gunners from Celtic in 2019, will be out of contract in the summer and is clear to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club.

Kieran Tierney is closing in on a romantic reunion with Celtic but Arsenal are making things difficult and the Scottish side may need to wait to get their top target

Kieran Tierney could still be joining Celtic in January from Arsenal after agreeing a pre-contract deal for the summer.

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.

Tierney is set to leave Arsenal for Celtic, be that now or in the summer, and Chris Sutton has now shared his reaction to this news. Sutton reacted to the news about Tierney returning to Celtic on social media. Sutton, of course, has a soft spot for Celtic having played for the club during his career.

Tyrell Malacia has never been able to truly establish himself at Manchester United and he could secure himself a loan move this month with Celtic considering their options

Tyrell Malacia is the man who has emerged as a possible Parkhead loanee should Rodgers be unable to bring in his first choice having allowed Alex Valle to leave for Como. The publication claims that the Red Devils are open to allowing Malacia to head out on loan after landing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.

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