MX23RW : Monday, July 1 02:17:01| >> :120:15514:15514:

Arsenal looking for Kieran Tierney backup?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta suggests that he is open to signing backup for Kieran Tierney before the end of the January transfer window.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested that the club could be in the market for a new left-back.

While Kieran Tierney has established himself as the clear first choice, Sead Kolasinac's exit earlier this month has reduced Arteta's options in the position.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Cedric Soares, who generally act as cover on the right-hand side, can be moved to the opposite flank if required.

However, when quizzed on the matter at a press conference, Arteta told reporters that "the option is open and we will look to see what is available."

Bukayo Saka has proven more effective playing in attacking areas, seemingly convincing Arteta that he should be deployed further forward on a regular basis.

Matt Macey, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, William Saliba and Mesut Ozil have joined Kolasinac in leaving Arsenal this month, freeing up space on the wage bill.

ID:431612: cacheID:431612:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2559:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 9, 2021
Read Next:
Mikel Arteta keen to turn focus to new signings
>
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Monday, July 1
 
5pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, July 2
 
5pm
 
8pm
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Saturday, July 6
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Germany Germany32107
Q Switzerland Switzerland31205
3 Hungary Hungary31023
4 Scotland flag Scotland30121

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Spain Spain33009
Q Italy Italy31114
3 Croatia Croatia30212
4 Albania national flag Albania30121

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
Q England flag England31205
Q Denmark Denmark30303
Q Slovenia Slovenia30303
4 Serbia Serbia30212

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Austria Austria32016
Q France France31205
Q Netherlands Netherlands31114
4 Poland Poland30121

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Romania Romania31114
Q Belgium Belgium31114
Q Slovakia Slovakia31114
4 Ukraine Ukraine31114

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Portugal Portugal32016
Q Turkey Turkey32016
Q Georgia Georgia31114
4 Czech Republic Czech Republic30121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!