Kieran Tierney’s future could take a surprising turn at the end of the season, with Unai Emery-led Aston Villa showing clear interest in signing the Scottish left-back. According to reports from Football Transfers, Tierney could become Villa’s next target when his loan spell at Real Sociedad ends.
The Premier League club that wants to sign Tierney
Mikel Arteta’s decision to temporarily loan Tierney to Real Sociedad surprised Arsenal fans during the summer transfer window. Although rumors suggested the possibility of a permanent sale, Arteta reportedly opted for a loan deal with no option to buy, suggesting a long-term interest in the Scotland international.
Real Sociedad, where Tierney moved temporarily due to his playing style, is interested in a permanent transfer despite the defender’s sporadic appearances so far. However, a new suitor is emerging in the form of Aston Villa and their manager Unai Emery, who already had Tierney under his command at Arsenal.
Aston Villa, who explored options such as Marcos Acuña and Borna Barisic in the summer, have now added Tierney to their list of potential left-back signings. Uncertainty over the future of Lucas Digne, who was on the verge of leaving the club in the last transfer window, has led Villa to look for reinforcements in the position.
Although Digne has become an important player under Emery, the prospect of signing Tierney represents a potential improvement. With the report also suggesting that Arteta is willing to keep Tierney long-term, the prospects for the full-back’s future become interesting . If the Scot finally leaves Arsenal, Aston Villa will be ready to compete for his services in the next transfer market. Ultimately, Tierney’s fate remains in limbo and his potential move to Villa adds a new chapter to a transfer story that promises to be exciting.