Mikel Arteta has relied on Jakub Kiwior in the absence of Oleksandr Zinchenko due to injury, and the Polish international has made a strong impression. However, with Zinchenko’s return to the team against Brentford, Kiwior’s stint in the starting XI may still there, at a 50/50 situation with Zinchenko.
One Arsenal player out on loan who could have seized the opportunity in Zinchenko’s absence is Kieran Tierney, who has featured in 20 games for Real Sociedad this season but has been hampered by a hamstring injury.
The Gunners seem prepared to part ways with the Scottish left-back in the upcoming summer transfer window after unsuccessful attempts to sell him, settling for a loan move to Spain last year. According to GiveMeSport, the Premier League club is set to offload Tierney and is aiming for a transfer fee of at least £20 million.
While a return to Celtic may seem logical, it appears unrealistic at this point, as the Bhoys are unlikely to meet Arsenal’s valuation.
Tierney is not the sole Arsenal player expected to depart in the summer transfer window. While no other names are mentioned specifically, the report suggests a potential ‘fire sale,’ hinting at the departure of several squad players.