![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/arsenal-seriously-looking-at-exit-plan-as-newcastle-enter-fresh-transfer-talks/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_GettyImages-1454062433.jpg&description=Newcastle United are targeting the signing of full-back Kieran Tierney before the summer transfer window closes and have entered new talks with Arsenal to sign him Newcastle United are actively pursuing Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney as they look to improve Eddie Howe's squad in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. According to Chronicle Live, there have been recent developments in the Magpies' interest in Tierney, with fresh contact being made regarding the Scotland international. The interest from Newcastle has persisted throughout the summer, despite the challenge posed by Arsenal's £30 million asking price for the 26-year-old. While Arsenal are open to parting ways with Tierney, they are holding firm on their valuation as he has three years left to run on his contract. The FA Cup winners are aware of their advantageous position in negotiations. Nevertheless, the Gunners are "seriously looking at an exit plan" for the former Celtic player, who cost them £25 million in 2019. It is claimed Newcastle would be willing to consider a loan package as well as a permanent transfer. Howe has acknowledged the need for "creativity" in pursuing certain targets before the deadline as the head coach admitted he would like to sign one more player. "It depends on the deal and I think we may have to be creative with this last player," Howe said last week. "It means we can't just go out and slap money on the table and buy a player. We don't have the resources to do that at the moment with FFP restrictions. It's about trying to find a different way rather than paying money in the here and now." Asked if that could mean a loan or structured payments to finalise a signing, Howe responded: "Yes, those types of deals. But they are very difficult deals to do". Newcastle's sporting director Dan Ashworth, meanwhile, said more players are coming onto the market now that managers have a better idea of what their squads look like. He said: "What tends to happen is pre-season finis){kind=link}
Newcastle United are targeting the signing of full-back Kieran Tierney before the summer transfer window closes and have entered new talks with Arsenal to sign him
Newcastle United are actively pursuing Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney as they look to improve Eddie Howe’s squad in the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
According to Chronicle Live, there have been recent developments in the Magpies’ interest in Tierney, with fresh contact being made regarding the Scotland international. The interest from Newcastle has persisted throughout the summer, despite the challenge posed by Arsenal’s £30 million asking price for the 26-year-old.
While Arsenal are open to parting ways with Tierney, they are holding firm on their valuation as he has three years left to run on his contract. The FA Cup winners are aware of their advantageous position in negotiations.
Nevertheless, the Gunners are “seriously looking at an exit plan” for the former Celtic player, who cost them £25 million in 2019. It is claimed Newcastle would be willing to consider a loan package as well as a permanent transfer.