Ian Wright has already told Newcastle United what they can expect from Kieran Tierney amid speculation over a possible move to St. James' Park. The Gunners defender has found his game time limited this season following the arrival and then performances of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Scottish left-back is reportedly open to a move to St James' Park if the situation at the Emirates doesn't change in relation to his playing time. Tierney would certainly add strength in depth to the Magpies squad and allow Dan Burn to move back into his more natural position at centre-half.
The former Celtic defender has plenty of experience playing in European competitions and would fit the bill when it comes to matching Eddie Howe's ethos at Newcastle.
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Speaking back in 2021 after Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy, Wright told Metro that Tierney would be an ideal replacement. He said: "I’m probably going with Kieran Tierney, if I’m being totally honest.
"I know that [Nuno] Tavares is now somebody you’re looking at and going: “Yeah, I like him as well”, so is Kieran an out-and-out number choice? I don’t know. Ben White? I don’t see Ben White speaking too much.
"I’m looking at Kieran Tierney simply because he plays and leads by example and if he’s fit then he probably makes every single team that I pick for Arsenal simply because of the way he plays.
"You’re hoping he can steer clear of injuries because if Tierney’s fit, as good as Tavares is – and he’s showing how good he is – but if we’re talking about a captain that we want to look at on the pitch who is not afraid to of telling others they’re not doing this and that, then probably Kieran Tierney should be the next captain.
"Coming from Celtic and captaining Celtic, a massive club. He knows what it takes to be able to captain a club of stature."
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