By Fraser Fletcher, Transfer Correspondent

30th Jun, 2023 | 12:23pm

Arsenal transfer news: Big update on Newcastle-wanted Kieran Tierney - sources

Kierney Tierney has yet to hear from Arsenal if they want him to stay next season, sources have told Football Insider.

The left-back, 25, is a top summer target for Newcastle United, who are in pole position to sign him, and Manchester City have also sounded out the possibility of a deal.

The likelihood of the former Celtic man leaving Arsenal this summer is high despite manager Mikel Arteta’s public position that he has high hopes for Tierney.

Football Insider has now learned that Tierney’s future remains up in the air.

He has had no conversations with Arteta about the Gunners’ plans for him or what his role would be were he to stay at Arsenal next season.

It is believed that the door is still open for him to leave the Emirates Stadium in this window.

Football Insider first revealed Newcastle’s strong interest in the former Celtic star in February, and he remains a key target.

Tierney, who cost a reported £25million in 2019, was a bit-part player for Arteta’s as they challenged Man City for the Premier League title in the 2022-23 campaign.

He notched one goal and two assists in 36 appearances across all competitions this term, but started in just 15 of those outings.

The Scotland international earns a reported wage of £110,000-a-week at the Emirates Stadium – with his contract set to expire in June 2026.

In other news, Newcastle could rip up £5m deal as new offers revealed.