Celtic seeks loan for defender amid Tierney uncertainty

Celtic's efforts to secure Kieran Tierney on loan from Arsenal before the transfer deadline have intensified, as the club looks to fill the gap left by Alex Valle's departure. Though Tierney has agreed to return to Celtic in the summer on a pre-contract, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has indicated he intends to keep the player for the remainder of the season to aid their title bid. Brendan Rodgers confirmed that if a loan deal for Tierney cannot be achieved, Celtic is considering Manchester United's Tyrell Malacia as an alternative. The situation remains fluid, as Arsenal may be hesitant to part with Tierney mid-season, especially with Oleksandr Zinchenko potentially leaving. Meanwhile, Luis Palma's loan move to Olympiakos has allowed Celtic to reassign the number seven jersey to Jota, further highlighting the club's ongoing roster adjustments. As the transfer window closes, Celtic's approach reflects their urgency in reinforcing the squad for the remainder of the campaign.