It was reported yesterday that Kieran Tierney, while having sealed a return to Celtic in the summer, won’t be arriving on loan in this window as was previously hoped. Title chasing Arsenal apparently have decided that the Scotland international will remain in London until the end of the season,

Kieran Tierney will join Celtic this summer but will not be allowed to leave Arsenal in the January window, STV understands. The Scotland defender reaches the end of his deal with the Gunners at the end of the season and agreement has been reached for him to return to his former club when that contract expires.

The Hoops have secured a pre-contract but hopes of an arrival six months prior to the deal kicking in are fading.

Kieran Tierney will spend the rest of the season at Arsenal before joining Celtic in the summer after agreeing a pre-contract deal with the Scottish club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen for the 27-year-old to stay at the Emirates instead of leaving in this window because of his leadership qualities and the injury problems his side have faced.

Arsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from joining Celtic during January and the 27-year-old Scotland defender will stay at the Premier League club for the final six months of his contract to be part of their title push before returning to the Scottish champions in the summer.

Brendan Rodgers confirms Kieran Tierneys transfer to Celtic will occur in summer 2025, with hopes for a January deal.

Arsenal: Kieran Tierney agrees return to Celtic as Brendan Rodgers make January request - Celtic hope Arsenal will let Tierney make his return this month rather than in 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.

Exclusive: Full-back will stay at Emirates in January rather than going on loan to Parkhead ahead of agreed permanent return in summer