Sources: Arsenal plan to sell Kieran Tierney
Kieran Tierney is not set to be brought back to Arsenal this month despite their search for a new left-back, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Friday (5 January) that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has identified the left side of his rearguard as a weak area of the squad and wants to address the problem in the mid-season window.
Tierney is currently on a season-long loan at La Liga side Real Sociedad.
It is believed the Gunners have no plans to bring the Scotland international back to the Emirates Stadium this month and are instead monitoring overseas targets as they look to bolster their squad.
Injuries held the 26-year-old back during his time with Arsenal and a well-placed source has told Football Insider that Arteta doesn't want to bring the ex-Celtic man back.
It is believed the Spaniard doesn't feel he can rely on the defender to stay fit long-term.
Sources say "all signals" still point to the defender exiting the club in the summer window - whether that is to Sociedad or another side.
Tierney himself has also shut the door on a potential return to England this month - and admitted he faces an uncertain future.
The defender has made 12 appearances across all competitions for Real Sociedad this term, notching one assist.
But his injury problems surfaced yet again in October as he missed five straight La Liga games with a hamstring issue.
Tierney made 124 appearances during his time with Arsenal, scoring five goals and contributing 14 assists.
He is under contract in north London until June 2026.