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title: "Newcastle United: PIF eyeing Kieran Tierney move"
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author: "Adam Clancy"
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published: "2023-02-20T17:15:58Z"
modified: "2023-02-20T17:15:58Z"
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# Newcastle United: PIF eyeing Kieran Tierney move

**The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) Public Investment Fund (PIF) are reportedly eyeing a potential [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) move for Arsenal defender [Kieran Tierney](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/kieran-tierney/).**

### The Lowdown: Left-back wanted

Newcastle want to bring in a new left-back this summer, having been linked with moves for the likes of Fulham’s [Antonee Robinson](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/antonee-robinson-transfer-news-man-city-fulham/) and Bayern Munich’s [Alphonso Davies](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/alphonso-davies-transfer-news-bayern-munich/).

However, they are also [reportedly](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/dan-burn-latest-contract-rumours-updates/) preparing a contract offer for Dan Burn, so it will be interesting to see where his future lies if a new left-back comes in at St James’ Park.

### The Latest: Tierney interest from Newcastle

As per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-united-closely-monitoring-arsenal-star-kieran-tierney-as-price-tag-revealed/), Newcastle are ‘closely monitoring’ Tierney ahead of a potential move this summer as they look for a left-back who can slot straight into the starting line-up.

The Scotland international is thought to be valued at around £30m, and he is on the ‘radar’ of the Tyneside club.

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### The Verdict: Get it done

Tierney is capable of coming to Newcastle and making the left-back position his own, so this is a deal that [Eddie Howe](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/eddie-howe/)‘s side should be looking to get done.

Hailed as a ‘[warrior](https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/13/arsenal-news-ashley-cole-praises-warrior-kieran-tierney-for-transforming-gunners-14572910/)‘ by Arsenal and England legend Ashley Cole, the Scotsman ranks in the top nine of all Gunners players for average interceptions, clearances and blocks per game in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) so far this season, despite mainly being used as a substitute ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/13/Show/England-Arsenal)).

Tierney boasts plenty of top-flight [experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kieran-tierney/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/300716/plus/0?saison=&verein=11&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) in general and also has pedigree in European competition, something that the Magpies want to achieve for next season.

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At 25 years of age, he has probably not reached his full potential yet, although the Toon should be wary of his [injury history](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kieran-tierney/verletzungen/spieler/300716) and his [£110,000-per-week](https://fbref.com/en/players/fce2302c/Kieran-Tierney#all_wages) wages.

Nonetheless, with Tierney sharing the same agent as [six](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/caa-stellar/beraterfirma/berater/190) other Newcastle players, this seems like a deal which could be done for the right package.