Football Rumors: Tierney Linked with Celtic Return, Atlanta United Eyes Furuhashi, and Other Club Updates

Kieran Tierney has made only one appearance for Arsenal this season. The former Celtic defender is reportedly interested in returning to his old club, while Atlanta United is considering a move for a Celtic forward. Scotland international defender Kieran Tierney, 27, currently with Arsenal, is reportedly open to rejoining Celtic, as his contract in north London is set to expire at the conclusion of the current season. (Football Insider) Atlanta United is reportedly weighing a renewed bid for Celtic’s 29-year-old Japan international forward, Kyogo Furuhashi, potentially involving an offer of £10 million. (Mail) Celtic captain Callum McGregor, 31, expressed his expectation that the club’s January transfer window acquisitions will “push the group further.” (Sun) Rangers are reportedly prepared to entertain offers for their 21-year-old academy graduates, Alex Lowry and Adam Devine, during the upcoming January transfer window. (Rangers Review) A goal scored by Alfredo Morelos, 28, a former Rangers striker, contributed to Atletico Nacional’s victory in the Colombian league title. (Scottish Sun) Morelos attributed a change in his “whole mentality” to former Colombia goalkeeper Rene Higuita, who currently serves as a coach at Atletico. (Herald) Pedro Caixinha, previously the manager of Rangers, has been named the new manager of the Brazilian club Santos. (Santos FC on X) Aberdeen midfielder Sivert Heltne Nilsen, 33, will forgo playing football with friends during the festive season in his native Norway, as the Dons are scheduled for competitive play away to Kilmarnock on Boxing Day. (Record) Tony Docherty, manager of Dundee, expressed optimism regarding the club’s collaboration with Mexican club Monterrey. (Herald – subscription) Graham Carey, 35, a winger for St Johnstone, stated that the team must discover a method to “win ugly.” (Courier – subscription) Ian Murray, 43, a former player for Hibernian and Rangers and ex-manager of Raith Rovers, is being considered as a potential successor to James McPake for the manager position at Dunfermline Athletic. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription)