Everton must up KT offer
the Merseyside giants won’t be put off and are prepared to test the Hoops’ resolve to hold on to the 21-year-old fans’ favourite.
The Scotland full-back, who signed a six-year deal in October, has always insisted he won’t be the one asking for a move from the club he has loved since he was a kid.
However, boss Brendan Rod ger s admit t ed yesterday the decision may yet become Tierney’s if Celtic’s price is reached.
And if it does come to that it’s believed he is open to the move.
A senior club source told MailSport yesterday: “We don’t need to sell and we don’t want to sell.”
Meanwhi le, Rodgers revealed he’s had a long chat with Tierney amid the interest.
And the Hoops boss is adamant there’s no chance of the highly- rated defender losing his focus despite Everton’s attempts to prise him away from Celtic Park.
Rodgers has admitted both club and player could face a big decision if an astronomical offer is made.
But Rodgers , who watched Tierney’s error condemn his side to a 1- 0 defeat to Bohemians Prague in the second game of their pre-season camp in Austria, said “Kieran is ver y commit ted and nothing changes.
“He is a good boy and I had a long chat with him just about keeping his focus really.
“These things you can’t control. You just need to stay focused on keeping yourself fit and ready for the games.
“If something comes in then fine.
“But he just needs to go out and concentrate because it is an important part of the season as we get ready for a long campaign. He is absolutely fine.”