While Tierney has agreed a pre-contract to return to Parkhead on a four-year deal in the summer, Arsenal will not allow him to make the move ahead of schedule. The Daily Telegraph reports the Gunners have made it clear Tierney will remain part of the squad that is looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the summit of the Premier League.

Arsenal have blocked Kieran Tierney from joining Celtic during January and the 27-year-old Scotland defender will stay at the Premier League club for the final six months of his contract to be part of their title push before returning to the Scottish champions in the summer. (Telegraph)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney will rejoin the Scottish club in the summer.

Celtic are set for a busy end to the January window but may have to wait until the end of the season for a reunion with Arsenal left-back.

Kieran Tierney will spend the rest of the season at Arsenal before joining Celtic in the summer after agreeing a pre-contract deal with the Scottish club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen for the 27-year-old to stay at the Emirates instead of leaving in this window because of his leadership qualities and the injury problems his side have faced.

Kieran Tierney will stay at Arsenal for the final six months of his contract before making a return to Celtic on a free transfer, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 27-year-old has reportedly