Pepe just turning 24 and Zaha about to turn 27 is significant in why #Arsenal were willing to go to £72million for Pepe and not for Zaha. Also Palace seemingly less willing to accept instalments, unlike #Lille.
Arsenal are expected to make a third bid for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney this week. Club expected to increase their last offer of around £25m for the highly rated Scottish left back. #afc
BREAKING: Understand #Arsenal are preparing an improved bid to sign Kieran #Tierney from #CelticFC. The offer expected to convince the Scottish side. @SkySportsNews #SSN #AFC
Virgil Van Dijk insists Kieran Tierney has all the tools to be a smash hit at Arsenal.
But the Dutch superstar warned he’ll need to raise his game if he lands a dream move to the Gunners.
The Premier League club are expected to make a third bid after their latest offer of £25million, which included a payment structure and potential add-ons, failed to meet Celtic's valuation
Emery admitted he’s in the market for a full-back after suffering a weekend friendly loss to Lyon and Liverpool hero van Dijk is adamant Tierney would be the answer after recalling the 22-year-old made his debut alongside the former Celt at Dens Park back in 2015.
He said: “It is not an easy step to make and you have to play well to do it. But he has the qualities.
“Kieran made his debut against Dundee when I was at Celtic. I scored a free-kick up there and then he came on and helped us get the win.”