Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin are edging closer to full training at Arsenal.

The Gunners forked out £25m to sign Tierney from Celtic this summer but the defender has been out of action since undergoing groin surgery.

He is continuing his rehabilitation at London Colney and Arsenal have confirmed he will join up with Unai Emery's first-team squad next month.

The news on Tierney comes as Emery prepares to let fellow defender Nacho Monreal leave the club before the European transfer window closes.

Monreal has been offered a return to La Liga with Real Sociedad for around £3m.

Bellerin hasn't played since the victory over Chelsea in January but like Tierney, is expected in full training in September, says the Mirror.