'Tierney could leave Celtic' - Dalglish sees stalemate in Arseal & Napoli talk

The Hoops legend admits that a deal could still be done for the talented left-back, but sees little progress being made in discussions at present

Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish believes Kieran Tierney could end up staying at Parkhead, with a long-running transfer saga involving Arsenal and Napoli having reached “stalemate”.

The 22-year-old left-back has been heavily linked with a summer switch away from the Scottish champions.

Arsenal have headed the race to secure his signature, with two bids having been tabled from Emirates Stadium.

Carlo Ancelotti is also said to be keen on taking Tierney to Italy, but no progress has been made on that front either.

Celtic are refusing to bow to pressure, with all suitors made aware that no deal will be done unless their valuation is met, and Dalglish believes the window could close with no movement made.

The Hoops icon told the Sunday Post: “Kieran Tierney’s transfer situation looks as though it could rumble on for a wee bit yet.

“The Celtic left-back has been linked with a move away, and there have been regular news stories about Arsenal and Napoli being interested in the 22-year-old.

“The other piece of the jigsaw is that the Parkhead hierarchy are holding out for a straight £25 million fee for their player.

“Of course, the identities of the clubs that may or may not be chasing him – and the amount of money it would take to land him – have never been officially confirmed as nobody has gone on the record to put everyone fully in the picture.

“But we know how these things work.

“Kieran hasn’t gone public on the situation. But it would fair to say that perhaps he feels the time is right to try something different, and there is a curiosity as to what might be out there for him.