ARSENAL and Celtic are only a "couple of million pounds apart" regarding a deal for Kieran Tierney as the Scottish star's move edges closer.

The Hoops want in the region of £25million for their star left-back, 22, with Tierney thought to be interested in a move to the Gunners.

1 Arsenal are a 'couple of million pounds' away from signing Kieran Tierney Credit: Getty

Now, Sky Sports claim the deal is almost complete with Arsenal simply needing to bump their offer up a tad.

Tierney is said to be "happy" at Celtic, but is intrigued at the prospect of moving to the Premier League.

The news comes less than a day after Hoops fans were given a major boost in their hopes of keeping hold of their defensive star.

Talks appeared to have stalled as Arsenal - who are close to landing Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos on loan - failed to match the club's £25m valuation, originally bidding just £15m.

And Celtic boss Neil Lennon said his side were in a "very strong position" in terms of clinging on to their prized asset.

Lennon said: "It's as you were really. I've had no information other than there were two bids that came in from Arsenal that were rejected.

"There have been no further inroads into that really.

"Our valuation of Kieran wasn't met and it's as simple as that. You will see other transfers not going through because valuations haven't been met.

"It's not a case of Arsenal being disrespectful. They put a bid in that they valued the player at.

"They came back again and obviously see Kieran as a very good player, as we do.

"But on a long-term contract we're in a very strong position when it comes to Kieran."

Reports earlier in the week suggested Arsenal wanted to pay for Tierney in instalments and bonuses, rather than an up-front fee.

Amid the deadlock, the Gunners are beginning to consider alternatives for a new left-back.

Arsenal have only signed one player this summer, Brazilian teenager Gabriel Martinelli, but they are on the verge of announcing William Saliba's £27m switch from St Etienne.