Report: Celtic identify potential cover for exit-linked Kieran Tierney

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Celtic are lining up a swoop for Hull City’s Stephen Kingsley if Kieran Tierney is sold over the next few days.

As reported in the print edition of The Sun On Sunday (relayed by Football Scotland), the Bhoys are bracing themselves to lose the 22-year-old, who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.

The Gunners are expected to return with a final offer before Thursday’s deadline, having had bids of £15 million and £25 million turned down.

Unai Emery is desperate for fresh impetus at left-back and sees Tierney as a long-term solution.

Celtic want to keep hold of the fans’ favourite but ultimately they may not be able to turn the next offer down.

Should that be the case and Tierney moves on, then Celtic will apparently swoop for Championship ace Kingsley.

TBR’s view

The 25-year-old has been with Hull since 2017 after moving from Swansea City.

The star is apparently available for a loan move which could suit Celtic, who have already signed the attack-minded Boli Bolingoli this summer.

Kingsley has done well for Hull following the departure of Andy Robertson, but would surely have a lot of doubters to prove wrong if he did join the Scottish champions as Tierney’s replacement.