David Turnbull’s future at Celtic appears increasingly uncertain following limited game time under Brendan Rodgers. Acquired for £2.75 million from Motherwell in August 2020, Turnbull has recently been overshadowed by on-loan Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo and others.
Despite a strong start to the season, including scoring two goals in an opening Premiership match, his appearances have dwindled, with others preferred in midfield roles.
While he has chipped in with his fair share of goals domestically thus far, he has been snubbed by Rodgers in Europe for others. Benched until late on against Lazio on Tuesday night feels like the final snub.
Rumours suggest interest from clubs like AC Milan [Glasgow Times], but any move may wait until January to avoid transfer fees. Turnbull’s contract is nearing its end, and it looks like he might finish his Celtic stint with sporadic appearances before exploring new opportunities.
It’s genuinely regrettable that a player of Turnbull’s calibre hasn’t found a lasting role in Celtic’s midfield. His talent is evident, but it seems he doesn’t quite fit into the team’s current strategy and style. A move could provide the regular first-team football he requires at this crucial juncture of his career.
