Brendan Rodgers has hit out at Celtic fans who sang Kieran Tierney’s name amid reports the Arsenal defender will return to the Scottish giants. Following Sunday’s 3-0 win over St. Mirren, Celtic have moved 13 points clear at the top of the table as they surge toward the Scottish Premiership title.

Football Insider has learned that Celtic face two major stumbling blocks in their pursuit of left-back Kieran Tierney.

Celtic are currently working on a deal to sign Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract agreement in January.

Brendan Rodgers does not want Celtic supporters to chant Kieran Tierney’s name amid links with a move away from Arsenal. The Scotland international came through the ranks with the Glasgow giants and won four Scottish Premiership titles alongside a raft of cup trophies before leaving for the Gunners in 2019.

BBC Sport reported that Celtic had held talks to re-sign the Scotland international on a pre-contract agreement from Arsenal. The left back joined the Gunners from Celtic for £25