LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal breaks away from Daniel Podence of Woverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Tierney sets his stance amid Barcelona & Real Madrid interest

Apr 2, 2022

Kieran Tierney is happy and has no intention of leaving Arsenal this summer, despite interest from the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND: Kieran Tierney of Scotland celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the international friendly match between Scotland and Poland at Hampden Park on March 24, 2022. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) — GLASGOW, SCOTLAND: Kieran Tierney of Scotland celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the international friendly match between Scotland and Poland at Hampden Park on March 24, 2022. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Kieran Tierney is coming off the back of a strong international break with Scotland, having scored and assisted in their two friendly matches.

With Arsenal, the 24-year-old has shaken off competition from Nuno Tavares and an October injury to remain a starter for the Gunners this season, leading to talk of interest from major European clubs for a summer transfer.

Football.London report that Tierney has indeed been shortlisted by Real Madrid and Barcelona, among others, though they haven’t yet made official approaches for him.

The good news is that Tierney remains committed to Arsenal, he’s happy with the club, and he has no intention of leaving during the remainder of his contract to 2026.

NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images) — NORWICH, ENGLAND: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

The Sunday Post had reported that Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is determined to ensure the club make a move for Tierney this summer, and they’re preparing a £50m bid.

Ancelotti previously tried to sign Tierney for Napoli in 2019, but he lost out to Arsenal. A glowing report from Real chief scout Juni Calafat had seemingly revived his interest.

These rumours aren’t new, with AS reporting the same thing in early March, and El Espanol also linking Tierney with a move to Madrid in February.