Insistent Mikel Arteta claims Kieran Tierney remains in his Arsenal plans as he made it clear the wanted left-back is a man he hopes will stay in North London.
The Scotland international is admired by former club Celtic with Brendan Rodgers refusing to shut the door on a blockbuster return for a player who headed to the Gunners in a £25m deal in 2019.
Newcastle and Aston Villa are also admirers but the Spaniard is refusing to let the 26-year-old go without a fight. Arsenal fans have been left miffed by Tierney's reduced role during pre-season despite catching the eye every time he enters the action.
But the Spaniard agrees with the rave reviews and believes the role of Tierney as a cameo king is indicative of the rising standards at the club.
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