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Liam Prenderville

Kieran Tierney transfer prediction from Neil Lennon amid Arsenal interest

Celtic are primed for another bid from Arsenal for defender Kieran Tierney.

The Gunners have had two offers rejected for the Scotland left-back with Celtic holding out for £25m up front.

Arsenal have until 5pm on Thursday to complete the signing of Tierney and Celtic boss Neil Lennon admits he would be surprised if another bid didn't materialise.

Ahead of Celtic's Champions League clash with Cluj, Lennon said: "We were talking about it on the plane over here as it’s all gone a bit quiet, which is surprising for me.

Celtic's Kieran Tierney reacts (X02429)

"I know these deals can get done at a minute to twelve. I’d be surprised if there wasn’t another offer for Kieran, but delighted."

Tierney is yet to return to training this summer following surgery on an injury but Lennon has confirmed he isn't too far away.

“He’ll be fit in a week or two. He still has some adductor pain, but I think the pubic problem is starting to settle and he’s over the double hernia," Lennon added.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon (Daily Record)

"I know these deals can get done at a minute to twelve. I’d be surprised if there wasn’t another offer for Kieran, but delighted.

“He’ll be fit in a week or two. He still has some adductor pain, but I think the pubic problem is starting to settle and he’s over the double hernia."

Arsenal also want to bring in a central defender before the transfer window closes, with Juventus ' Daniel Rugani a target.

The Gunners had wanted to sign him on a two-year loan deal and remain in negotiations with Juventus.

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