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Chelsea chasing Celtic fullback Kieran Tierney

By Ajitesh Rasgotra

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 23: Kieran Tierney of Celtic and James Tavernier of Rangers compete for the ball during the Scottish Cup Semi-Final match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on April 23, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 23: Kieran Tierney of Celtic and James Tavernier of Rangers compete for the ball during the Scottish Cup Semi-Final match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on April 23, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) /
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The latest Chelsea transfer rumour sees Chelsea chase Kieran Tierney. Celtic reportedly value their fullback at close to £20 million.

After Tottenham lost to West Ham on Friday night, the Premier League title is all but Chelsea’s. As a result, even more attention is turning to the summer and to the moves the Blues will make in order to strengthen for the Champions League. The latest report sees them interested in Celtic leftback, Kieran Tierney.

The Daily Mail claims that the Antonio Conte is keen on the promising youngster, who has been valued at £17 million by the Scottish champions.

"Chelsea are the latest Premier League club to look at Celtic’s Kieran Tierney…Sportsmail has been told Celtic are prepared to slap an asking price of £17million on their academy product, who has been shortlisted for Scottish PFA young player of the year."

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With the Blues returning to Champions League football next season, their schedule is set to become significantly more hectic. Hence, they are looking to bolster their squad over the summer.

With Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso being Conte’s only two genuine options at wingback, that area is set to be subject to speculation.

Tierney has been building an impressive reputation with Celtic. Having come up through the youth ranks, he made his senior debut two seasons ago. Since then, Tierney has established himself as a regular in Brendan Rodgers’ defence and has caught the eye of many top clubs.

For under £20 million, this seems like a deal worth pursuing. With the increased amount of games next season, Conte will need to rotate his squad more. At the age of 19, Tierney is a perfect fit for such a role.

What do you think of the fullback? Is he good enough to play at Stamford Bridge? Let us know your thoughts and comments below!

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