Tottenham Transfer News: Spurs Reportedly Keeping Tabs on Kieran Tierney

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly monitoring Celtic defender Kieran Tierney with a view to making a £10 million move for the 21-year-old in the January transfer window.

Spurs are hoping that Celtic's failure to land a lucrative place in the UEFA Champions League proper this season could tempt them into selling their talented youngster, according to the Mirror.

Mauricio Pochettino's men may also face competition from Premier League rivals Everton, who are also interested in Tierney, per the report.

Tierney was linked with a move away from Scotland over the summer. Celtic valued the full-back at £30 million amid interest from Juventus, according to the Daily Record's Duncan Castles.

Celtic's asking price shows just how highly they rate Tierney and how much they want to keep hold of him. Goal's Robin Bairner said the feeling is mutual:

Tierney came through the youth ranks at Celtic before becoming a regular in the first team. He has won three league titles and two Scottish Cups since making his debut in 2015.

He was named PFA Scotland's Young Player of the Year award for the third consecutive year in April after another fine season with the Hoops.

Tierney was also handed the captain's armband by Scotland for a friendly against the Netherlands in November 2017. He has said he's ready to captain his country on a permanent basis, per Sky Sports News.

Scouted Football offered a neat summary of his achievements:

Spurs have issues at left-back and are willing to sell Danny Rose before the close of the transfer window, per the Mirror's Darren Lewis.

Rose has fallen out of favour at Spurs under Pochettino. He struggled for form and fitness last season and has lost his place to Ben Davies.

Tierney looks a good fit for Spurs, as Pochettino has a track record of developing young players, and he would strengthen the defence.

There's no doubting Tierney has great potential, but it remains to be see whether he could be tempted away from his boyhood club.