Chris Sutton urges Celtic to demand top dollar for Kieran Tierney

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Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has urged the club to demand big money for Kieran Tierney if he has to leave, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka nears a £50 million move to Manchester United.

The Crystal Palace full-back is reportedly due for a medical with the Red Devils ‘imminently’ (BBC Sport).

The development appears to suggest the 20-times English champions have finally made a breakthrough for the coveted 21-year-old after weeks of speculation.

Should the move go through as expected, Wan-Bissaka will become United’s fourth-most expensive transfer ever behind Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Angel Di Maria.

Alongside the latest on Wan-Bissaka, the Tierney to Arsenal saga continues to rumble on.

Arsenal have reportedly had a £15 million offer turned down and are planning to lodge another bid (The Guardian).

Celtic apparently want in the region of £25 million, but Sutton thinks the club should be demanding much more.

He said on Twitter: “Not so long ago John Stones went for £50 million and Celtic sold Virgil van Dijk for £13 million. Wan Bissaka £50 million to United. Let’s hope if Celtic do sell Kieran Tierney they get a similar fee as he is every bit as good.

TBR’s view

Tierney is a great player but Celtic will not be getting close to £50 million for Tierney.

The 21-year-old has a high ceiling, but Wan-Bissaka enjoyed an absolutely brilliant season in one of the hardest leagues in the world.

The Palace ace is already playing at a level well beyond his tender years against much tougher opponents.

Tierney can easily become a £50 million+ player later in his career but right now that kind of valuation is a pipe dream for the Hoops.