What now for David Turnbull? According to reports Celtic haven’t stopped in their pursuit of securing yet more of the playing squad on long term contracts. Hot on the heels of Callum McGregor, Kyogo, Daizen Maeda, Liel Abada, Stephen Welsh, Tony Ralston, Reo Hatate and Matt O’Riley penning new deals, the word is that the club are looking to tie down both Cameron Carter-Vickers and Greg Taylor on similar deals.
David Turnbull of Celtic scores penalty. Celtic v Dundee, Cinch Scottish Premiership, 16 Sep 2023 Photo Robert Perry/Shutterstock
That would be great news and although there is no rush to do so, it’s another step in the right direction from Michael Nicholson and the Celtic Board. Only one thing is a little uncertain at the moment and that is the future of David Turnbull.
The Bull is out of contract in the summer and will be free to talk to any interested clubs in January. I’d find it strange if the club aren’t looking to enter negotiations with the Scotland midfielder as his deal runs down.
Celtic v Aberdeen – David Turnbull poses with the trophy after the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Saturday May 27, 2023. Photo Andrew Milligan
I might be wrong and there could be something going on in the background, especially as Brendan Rodgers suggested that this would be something he’d be happy to look at after the first game of the season against Ross County.
Considering David Turnbull cost Celtic around £3.5 million, so you’d presume the club would be looking to protect their asset in line with the structure we operate and not see him leave as a free agent.
Celtic v Ross County – David Turnbull scores their side s third goal of the game during the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Saturday August 5, 2023. Photo Steve Welsh
David started the season well before fading a bit, but still has a part to play under Brendan Rodgers as he’s involved in every match day squad under the Irishman. He certainly contributed to the late drama at Fir Park at the weekend when he came off the bench as Celtic chased a breakthrough goal.
Is a new deal on the cards? Or are the club willing to let David’s run down his contract? Time will tell.
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