Everton priced out of deal for Kieran Tierney

Premier League side Everton walked away from talks over a deal to sign Celtic defender Kieran Tierney this summer.

The Liverpool Echo reports that the two clubs held talks over the Scottish international, but Everton decided against pursuing a deal after learning Celtic’s valuation over the player.

Marco Silva’s side were searching for a new left-back this summer in a bid to provide competition for the experienced Leighton Baines.

The club would go on to splash the cash on Barcelona’s Lucas Digne, who has impressed since joining the club.

A host of Premier League sides have shown an interest in Tierney in the past, but Everton’s appeared the most concrete during the most recent summer transfer window.

Celtic fans will be delighted that the club did not simply roll over and sell the youngster on the cheap, something clubs have been forced to do in the past when the Premier League comes calling.