Newcastle step up interest in Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney

INTEREST: Newcastle are maintaining their long-standing interest in Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney as head coach Eddie Howe targets one final summer signing. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Newcastle are maintaining their long-standing interest in Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney as head coach Eddie Howe targets one final summer signing.

The Magpies have been admirers of the Scotland international since his time at Celtic and have monitored his situation, particularly this summer.