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Arsenal handed double injury boost as truth behind Kieran Tierney transfer revealed

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Bukayo Saka, Ben White, injuries, Kieran Tierney transfer and Aaron Ramsey return.

It’s a new week for Arsenal, one that starts off in Dubai and will end in the East Midlands, with Premier League football back on the cards.

The Gunners have had a weekend off, with a lack of FA Cup action after being knocked out of the competition.

It has allowed Mikel Arteta to take his players away for some warm-weather training, aiming to recharge in time for the coming weeks and months.

The end of the week will see Arsenal take on Leicester in the Premier League, with some form needed to pick up again.

With that said, here’s a look at the biggest Arsenal stories ahead of another busy day.

Bukayo Saka and Ben White injury update

Arsenal have an updated return date for the injured duo of Bukayo Saka and Ben White during their break in Dubai.

The Gunners duo have been out for some time, with White being sidelined since late November through knee surgery.

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The defender has been back in training since and the Sun reports that there is hope that he will feature against Leicester City on the bench.

Saka may follow a few weeks later, as early match is targetted for his return after a hamstring tear in late December.

Read more on Arsenal injury update.

Why Kieran Tierney didn’t make Celtic transfer

One of the tales of the January transfer window saw Kieran Tierney heavily linked with a potential return to Celtic.

The left-back is into the final six months of his contract at Arsenal, which allows him to sign a pre-contract deal elsewhere.

While it seems almost certain Tierney has agreed to join Celtic, the possibility of switching in January wasn’t certain.

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Arsenal Insider sources understand that the reason a move didn’t go through was down to a difference in valuation.

Celtic wanted a move for free, while Arsenal were hopeful of landing a fee to guarantee the exit over the winter.

Read more on Kieran Tierney to Celtic transfer.

Arsenal hero Aaron Ramsey returns in style

Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey made his return to action over the weekend as he featured for Cardiff City against Stoke City in the FA Cup.

The midfielder had been out for a while through injury, but was greeted by boos from the Stoke fans on his return.

It was bizarre, given that Ramsey was seemingly booed for breaking his leg in two places against the Potters in 2010.

After earning victory, the midfielder decided to give some stick back to the home fans in some fantastic scenes.

15 years after the horrific injury, it seems as though Ramsey has finally got the last laugh.

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