Celtic are now the front runners to sign Jenkinson

Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson is potentially going to be joining Celtic next season after a transfer twist that has reduced West Brom’s chances of signing him.

According to reports on Football Insider, Celtic are now the most likely team to sign the 27-year-old as part of a cash-plus-player deal as Arsenal set their sights on Kieran Tierney.

An original bid that came in from Arsenal for Tierney involved £15 million and one of six players, including Jenkinson. However, this offer was rejected swiftly by the Hoops.

Jenkinson had previously been in talks over a potential move to join Championship side West Brom, but that now looks increasingly unlikely.

The Englishman has been with Arsenal for a total of eight years but has never been able to cement a place in the first-team squad and now reports are suggesting he is ready to leave the Emirates permanently this summer.

The 27-year-old is high in demand but if the right offer comes in, he could be fighting for the Scottish Premiership title next season.