Real Madrid preparing £50 million bid for 24-year-old Arsenal star - Reports
Real Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney in the upcoming transfer window, according to the Sunday Post. Los Blancos are prepared to offer a fee of around £50 million for the 24-year-old.
Tierney has been one of the Gunners' most consistent players this season as they fight for a Champions League berth. The 24-year-old full-back has played 25 times for Mikel Arteta's side this season, contributing a goal and three assists. The Scotland full-back recently scored his first international goal in a 1-1 draw against Poland in an international friendly which has strengthened his chances of a move.
According to the aforementioned source, however, Tierney could soon be on the move, with Real Madrid showing keen interest in the defender. It also claims that Carlo Ancelotti is a huge admirer of Tierney and even tried to sign him in 2019 for Napoli. However, this time the full-back has been suggested by Real Madrid's chief scout Juni Calafat.
The Sunday Post also reported that Arsenal would be open to selling their prized possession for the right offer. The Gunners are unlikely to block a transfer to arguably one of the biggest clubs in Europe. It is worth mentioning that Barcelona have also shown interest in the Scotland international.
Real #Madrid are ready to spend £50m on #Arsenal's Kieran #Tierney this summer, according to the Sunday Post https://t.co/V7j2ZNEKNa
As things stand, Kieran Tierney has a contract at the Emirates Stadium until 2026. This means that Arsenal will not be under any pressure to sell the 24-year-old left-back.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will need more cover for the left-back position in the near future to replace Marcelo. The Brazilian star currently has less than six months remaining on his Los Blancos contract and is yet to pen an extension with the La Liga giants.
Pat Nevin believes Arsenal's Kieran Tierney can easily slot in at Real Madrid
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has no doubts about Kieran Tierney's abilities and believes he can fit in at the Santiago Bernabeu. He said (via the Sunday Post):
“Kieran’s been linked with Real Madrid, and I’m convinced he would have no problem fitting in there. He’s good enough to join any club in the world, and hit the ground running."
He added:
“Andy Robertson is a fabulous full-back, so I’m not criticising him in any way when I say that Kieran is the better all-round player of the two."
A first international goal for Kieran Tierney tonight. Nice header from a free-kick. https://t.co/hopfcgkADr
The Gunners are currently involved in a tightly-contested race for the top-four in the Premier League. They have the advantage at the moment. They are currently fourth in the standings, three points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a game in hand. They play Crystal Palace in the league on April 4 on the other side of the international break.