Fresh transfer twist as £30m Premier League star expected to join Newcastle United

Newcastle United could face fresh competition to land Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney this summer.

Magpies’ head coach Eddie Howe will be handed funds to strengthen his squad this summer as a return to the Champions League edges closer.

To compete on four fronts - the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europe - Howe is eyeing several new additions, including a left-back, centre-back, central midfielder and wide forward.

One player who is under consideration is Arsenal’s Tierney. The Times’ Gary Jacob reported earlier this week that the Scotland international is expected to move to St James’ Park, however fresh reports have emerged.

It’s claimed by Football Transfers that Manchester City are interested in Tierney as part of a swap deal for Joao Cancelo, who has spent the second half of the season on loan at Bayern Munich

A straight swap deal would come as a blow to Scottish giants Celtic, who have a 15 per-cent sell-on clause for Tierney.

Newcastle have been a little light at left-back this campaign. Dan Burn is a recognised central defender but has played most of the campaign at there, while summer signing Matt Targett has been restricted to just five Premier League starts.

Similar to Targett, Tierney has endured a frustrating year at the Emirates. The 25-year-old has only started just two league games since Boxing Day, although will start remaining games against Nottingham Forest and Wolves following Oleksandr Zinchenko’s calf injury.

Tierney moved to North London from Celtic for £25million in 2019. He’s struggled with injuries during that time but has remained fit and available throughout the 2022-23 season.

An offer of around £30million could convince Arsenal to sell their current second-choice left-back. Mikel Arteta could put the funds towards signing either West Ham United’s Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo from Brighton. Get the latest Newcastle United headlines with our free football newsletter! Follow the action from St James’ Park and beyond as we bring the sport news to you. Visit our website here to sign up.