Change of destination, one of Spain's stars moves to the Premier

Kieran Tierney's future could take a surprising turn at the end of the season, with Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, showing marked interest in signing the Scottish left-back. According to reports from Football Transfers, Tierney could become Villa's next target when his loan at Real Sociedad ends.

Mikel Arteta's decision to temporarily loan Tierney to Real Sociedad surprised Arsenal fans during the summer transfer window. Although rumors suggested the possibility of a permanent sale, Arteta reportedly opted for a loan without an option to buy, indicating a long-term interest in the Scotland international.

Real Sociedad, where Tierney joined temporarily due to his playing style, are interested in a permanent transfer, despite the defender's sporadic appearances so far. However, a new suitor emerges in the form of Aston Villa and their manager, Unai Emery, who already had Tierney under him at Arsenal.

Aston Villa, who explored options over the summer including Marcos Acuña and Borna Barisic, have now added Tierney to their list of potential additions at left-back. The uncertainty surrounding the future of Lucas Digne, who came close to leaving the club during the last transfer window, has led Villa to look for reinforcement options in that position.

The perfect reinforcement

Although Digne has become vital under Emery, the prospect of signing Tierney presents itself as a potential upgrade. With the report also indicating Arteta's willingness to retain Tierney long-term, the outlook for the full-back's future becomes intriguing. If the Scot permanently leaves Arsenal, Aston Villa will be ready to compete for his services in the next transfer market. Ultimately, Tierney's fate remains in suspense, and his possible move to Villa adds a new chapter to a transfer narrative that promises excitement.