David Turnbull was linked with a move to Leeds United earlier this week, with the Celtic star’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, and he was left on the bench on Wednesday.
Turnbull, 24, has been in fine form for Celtic recently, despite struggling to get a start under Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead. Matt O’Riley, a target for Leeds United, and Reo Hatate continue to keep him out.
The £3 million man has only appeared in eight of Celtic’s sixteen Premiership games. Turnbull had four goals in his previous five league games coming into Wednesday’s match against Hibernian at home. But he was unaccustomed to it.
Earlier this week, John Hartson was discussing Turnbull’s future, with his deal ending next summer. He says that he could see the Scotland international joining a top-end Championship side, naming Leeds.
It took only a couple of days before Rodgers decided to leave the Scotland man on the bench despite his excellent recent form. Turnbull may be thinking, What else can he do to get a run on the Celtic side?
David Turnbull left the Celtic bench after being touted with Leeds
Indeed, Leeds failed to bring in a No. 10 in the summer. O’Riley, Nadiem Amiri, and Kenny McLean were among those linked with a move to Elland Road. Joel Piroe is currently occupying that No. 10 position.
Leeds do have options, but not proper no. 10’s. Piroe himself is, naturally, a striker. Georginio Rutter, too. Joe Gelhardt is struggling for game time and has had a couple of annoying injuries this season, so far.
Leeds could do with another option in the 10 role, and Turnbull would provide that, as well as providing depth in the middle of the park. Given his contract situation, he is likely to be available on the cheap.
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