Leicester target Kieran Tierney would be a downgrade on Ben Chilwell

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Leicester City’s new manager Brendan Rodgers could try raid his former club Celtic in the summer for defender Kieran Tierney.

According to the Scottish Sun, the Foxes may make a £25million move for the left-footed Celtic ace and would face competition from Arsenal.

The report details that it’s unclear on if the Scottish champions would be prepared to offload their left-back to Rodgers, who left Celtic mid-season on Tuesday to make the switch to the King Power Stadium.

It is understood Leicester will consider Tierney if they lose current first-choice left-back Ben Chilwell to Manchester City.

Tierney is an impressive talent that has been a consistent performer in recent years for serial winners Celtic and offers a great balance at left-back.

The 21-year-old can be a serious goal threat and has the potential to be a real success in England, especially if he lined up with his former boss Rodgers.

But in truth it would be a downgrade on Chilwell, who has come through the academy at Leicester and has made the full-back position his own recently.

Chilwell is already a senior England international and has been one of the most consistent performers this season, which is why keeping him in the starting XI should be a priority for Rodgers.

The 22-year-old is a star for his boyhood club and Rodgers needs to try make him integral to his plans in the same way he did with Tierney.

Celtic’s defender could be a decent replacement, but would be a risk at £25million and is not quite at the level of Chilwell yet.