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Celtic are weighing up making a bid for Motherwell midfield prospect David Turnbull, according to The Daily Mail.
What’s the story?
The paper say Celtic could compete with the likes of Brighton for his signature in the upcoming transfer window. Motherwell though are prepared to hold firm, valuing him in the region of £3m, the report states.
Turnbull signed a deal that keeps him at Fir Park until 2021 earlier this year, so the Steelmen certainly hold the cards when it comes to his departure, but with big clubs circling Turnbull could have played his last game for the club.
The Mail reckon Lennon wants to make him one of his first signings when he returns from a close season holiday.
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Is he good enough?
Turnbull certainly appears to have as much potential as any young player coming out of the Scottish top-flight in recent years.
An incredible debut campaign with ‘Well was punctuated with 15 goals and 6 assists, used as a key central focus point in Stephen Robinson’s team which really hit its stride after the winter break.
That lethal touch in the final third makes him an excellent fit for the Celtic midfield, which needs direct competition to Tom Rogic heading into the new season.
Still just 19 years of age, he could grow into an elite player surrounded by better teammates and coaches at Celtic.
Celtic’s transfer approach
The Hoops should take the lessons of last summer’s failed move for John McGinn that at this stage looks like a serious misstep in transfer policy.
Having pursued the player for a number of months, Celtic eventually lost out to Aston Villa. McGinn has gone on to have a player of the year calibre season with the Villans, their best performer as they gained promotion to the English Premier League.
The Mail claim that Motherwell have named their price for Turnbull, so if Celtic truly want him they should meet that valuation and prevent history repeating itself.
They can’t afford to miss out on another excellent Scottish talent heading to England.