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Arsenal agree deal for Tierney, closing in on Luiz - reports

Football

By AFP | Aug 08, 2019

**Arsenal have agreed a fee with Celtic over the transfer of Kieran Tierney who is on his way to London for a medical**

Arsenal could bolster their defence significantly in the final 24 hours before the Premier League transfer window closes on Thursday with the signings of Kieran Tierney and David Luiz, according to reports.

Scottish left-back Tierney has been a target all summer for the Gunners, who have had two bids previously rejected by Celtic.

However, Tierney, who sat out Celtic's 1-1 draw with CFR Cluj in Romania on Wednesday as he recovers from a hernia operation, is set to travel to London after the clubs finally agreed on the payment structure of a £25 million move according to widespread reports.

"I've said the last few days it wouldn't surprise me," Celtic boss Neil Lennon told the BBC on the possibility of losing Tierney.

"If he goes, he goes with everyone's best wishes. He's an outstanding talent and a great kid."