Brendan Rodgers confirmed Kieran Tierney’s proposed transfer to Celtic will “undoubtedly happen in the summertime”, however hopes a deal might be agreed in the course of the January switch window.

The Scotland worldwide’s contract with Arsenal expires on the finish of the season, with the Hoops desirous to convey him again to Celtic Park for a second spell.

Tierney got here by way of the youth ranks at Celtic and gained 4 Scottish Premiership titles, earlier than becoming a member of the Gunners in 2019.

The 27-year-old spent final season on mortgage at Actual Sociedad, and has made simply 5 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions this time period, having solely not too long ago returned from damage.

“He’s nonetheless, at this second, an Arsenal participant,” Rodgers mentioned. “I believe we’re agreed that it’s going to undoubtedly happen in the summertime. If we are able to do it beforehand, then nice.

“I don’t need to converse an excessive amount of about it with the best respect, as a result of he’s not a Celtic participant right here now with us. However, if we had been capable of do it, in fact, we wish to do this, however that’s out of our management at this second in time.”

Rodgers additionally confirmed Alex Valle’s season-long mortgage spell from Barcelona has come to an finish, with Como reportedly curious about taking the 20-year-old on mortgage for the rest of the marketing campaign.

“Alex gained’t play once more,” the Hoops head coach mentioned. “Sadly, he’s in Barcelona in the mean time, and he’ll in all probability then transfer on to a different crew. We’re upset that he’s left, however we have now to maneuver on.”

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