Scotland’s Kieran Tierney to return to Celtic? Thursday’s Scottish gossip

Celtic are in pole position to bring Kieran Tierney back from Arsenal in January despite facing difficulty over a six-figure weekly wage and likely Premier League interest in the Scotland defender when the 27-year-old’s current contract ends next summer. (Sun), external

The left-back, who can also play centre-back, currently earns in excess of £120,000 a week at Arsenal. (Mail), external

Tierney will leave Arsenal next summer at the latest after the Premier League club decided against using an option to extend the Scotland defender’s contract and he is free to agree a contract with non-English clubs in January or possibly move permanently. (The Athletic), external

Glasgow City Council has no concerns about the temporary alcohol licence that has been granted to Rangers before Celtic’s 2 January Scottish Premiership visit despite the trouble that occurred in the city over the weekend surrounding the League Cup final between the two clubs at Hampden. (Herald – subscription), external

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