Arsenal has purportedly established an asking price for the transfer of Kieran Tierney, a defender who has fallen out of favor with the club. Despite sporadic appearances from the substitutes’ bench during the 2022-23 season, Tierney remained in the shadow of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Consequently, Arsenal opted to entertain offers for the Scottish international during the summer transfer window. However, no bids meeting their valuation were forthcoming. Ultimately, Real Sociedad secured Tierney’s services on a season-long loan, with the player seeking regular playing time.
Tierney’s tenure with the La Liga club has been a mixed experience thus far, marked by 14 starts and four substitute appearances across various competitions. Hindered by injuries, the 26-year-old has faced challenges in maintaining consistent game time. Nonetheless, he recently made an impact by providing an assist in a 3-2 victory over Granada.
While Tierney is anticipated to return to Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, his prospects of reclaiming a spot in Mikel Arteta’s squad appear remote. Arsenal reportedly seeks to offload Tierney for a fee around £20 million, although uncertainties persist due to his fitness concerns and the club’s financial objectives.
Arsenal’s inability to make significant moves during the January transfer window, prompted by obligations to meet the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, has influenced their transfer strategy. Looking ahead to the summer window, the club aims to maximize revenue from peripheral players.
Intermediaries are reportedly engaged to gauge interest in Tierney from potential suitors ahead of the season’s end. A return to Tierney’s childhood club, Celtic, remains a viable option pending negotiations. Additionally, Tierney purportedly expresses willingness to continue his career in Spain.