Kieran Tierney is nearing a season-long loan agreement from Arsenal to Real Sociedad.

  • Kieran Tierney close to securing a season-long loan to Real Sociedad from Arsenal.
  • The player is motivated by the desire for regular play and Champions League competition; Arsenal supports his ambition.
  • Tierney’s short-term future is likely to be resolved in the coming days; he is set to undergo medical in San Sebastian.

 

Kieran Tierney Arsenal exit - Arsenal's Scottish defender Kieran Tierney acknowledges supporters at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Scottish defender Kieran Tierney acknowledges supporters at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Sociedad appear to be on the brink of striking a deal with Arsenal to sign Kieran Tierney on a season-long loan according to The Athletic. Notably, this transaction doesn’t include an option or obligation to buy the Scotland international.

In line with Tierney’s preference to play regularly and to feature in the Champions League, Sociedad seems to be his chosen location.

Despite not featuring in the Premier League for Arsenal this season, Tierney made an appearance in the FA Community Shield when he substituted the now injured Jurrien Timber in the second half.

Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on April 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on April 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The 26-year-old Scotland international’s short-term future looks poised for resolution in the next few days. David Ornstein reported that Tierney will travel to San Sebastian this weekend to undergo a medical examination.

Tierney is still under contract with Arsenal until 2026, and the club feels secure about a temporary move. Despite talk of interest from Celtic and Newcastle United, neither side made a substantial offer. The 26-year-old’s wages proved a potential obstacle.

Arsenal's Scottish defender Kieran Tierney looks on after his shirt was torn during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and FC Zurich at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on November 3, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Scottish defender Kieran Tierney looks on after his shirt was torn during the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and FC Zurich at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on November 3, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

While Sociedad sits 13th in La Liga following two draws in their opening fixtures, the club’s first match post the international break is against Real Madrid.

“It’s not really up to me,” Tierney said recently on his future, “I’m happy, I’m working hard every day and getting minutes. I’m just trying to do as well as I can.”