The likelihood of Aberdeen acquiring David Turnbull, a former Celtic midfielder, from Cardiff City is assessed by a journalist.

The likelihood of Aberdeen acquiring David Turnbull, a former Celtic midfielder, from Cardiff City is assessed by a journalist. Celtic signed David Turnbull during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

 

At the time, the Steelmen’s transfer record was set by the Hoops, who acquired him from Motherwell for just over £3 million. Turnbull’s talent was undeniable, notably his capacity to score goals from a distance. However, his tenure at Parkhead was never truly successful.

 

 

 

 

It is probable that the proposal to relocate Turnbull to Aberdeen will not be successful. That may be an exciting prospect for Aberdeen supporters, given Turnbull’s evident talent at the Scottish Premiership level. However, Scott Burns, the transfer expert for the Daily Record, has disqualified the possibility of relocating from Wales to the northeast of Scotland during a Q&A session on Tuesday.

 

 

 

 

He was awarded six significant domestic accolades during his tenure at Celtic before departing in February 2024 to join Cardiff City in the EFL Championship. Turnbull was relegated to EFL League One at the conclusion of his inaugural season with the Welsh club, as Cardiff finished at the bottom of the second division.Burns was queried by a fan whether

 

 

 

 

it is possible for Turnbull to transfer to Aberdeen this summer. The correspondent is aware that Alan Burrows, the CEO of the Dons, is a supporter of Turnbull; however, it would be prohibitively expensive to negotiate a contract with Cardiff. He responded, “I believe this one is improbable.” David Turnbull is earning a substantial salary at Cardiff City.

 

 

 

 

He is a performer that Alan Burrows, the chief executive, is well-acquainted with and would be delighted to perform. If the athlete were to contemplate returning to Aberdeen, I believe that finances would be the determining factor. The Dons are undoubtedly interested in expanding their midfield options. The 2024/25 season was exceedingly challenging for Turnbull.

 

 

 

 

Turnbull was not only relegated by Cardiff, but he also missed a significant portion of the campaign as a result of a severe injury. His hamstring was surgically repaired in December, necessitating his absence until March. Turnbull was primarily employed as a substitute, but he was unable to avert Cardiff’s demise. Team MP W D L GD Pts 22 46 13 10 23 -24 49 23 Luton Plymouth 46 11 13 22 -37 46 24 Cardiff 46 9 17 20 -25 44 Last

 

 

 

 

season, the former Celtic player appeared in only 10 league games and accumulated 825 minutes of playing time across all competitions. Salary Sport reports that he is currently earning £17,000 per week at Cardiff and is under contract until the summer of 2027. Aberdeen would find it challenging to consent to even a loan deal in terms of finances.