Pat Bonner makes it clear what he thinks of Paulo Bernardo and David Turnbull amid Celtic transfer talk

One could argue that before the January transfer window opens, Celtic needs depth throughout the pitch.

Brendan Rodgers has been outspoken in his desire to see fresh faces at the door, and he deserves to receive whatever he has on his Christmas wish list.

The middle of the park is probably one region of the pitch that Celtic will be updating.

Pat Bonner expressed his desire to see that and his belief that another midfield player is required in addition to a number nine for the upcoming season on BBC Sportsound (26/12/23 at 2:35 pm).

Paulo Bernardo, who scored in Celtic’s 3-0 victory against Dundee on Boxing Day, and David Turnbull, in the opinion of the Bhoys veteran, simply don’t measure up.

Naturally, it should be mentioned that Pat Bonner made his remarks before to Paulo Bernardo’s goal against Dundee yesterday. Bernardo is a Benfica loanee at Parkhead with a buyout option.

Since he feels so strongly about it, the 21-year-old’s one aim won’t really change his mind.
January transfer window: Celtic midfield

According to Bonner, “I think they probably need another midfielder.” “They most likely also need to remove the players.”That center middle, I believe. If something were to happen to Hatate. They will need to replace him if they sell him or if he gets hurt. Due of his injury, they haven’t replaced him yet. That seems like a problem.

“In my opinion, Bernardo doesn’t fit it. David Turnbull hasn’t done enough, in my opinion, to be on the team every week. Though not enough games are being played, he still has his possibilities. But from that vantage point, I believe he is a different kind of player.”
That center midfield, in my opinion. If something were to happen to Hatate. They will need to replace him if they sell him or if he gets hurt. Due of his injury, they haven’t replaced him yet. That seems like a problem.

“In my opinion, Bernardo doesn’t fit it. David Turnbull hasn’t done enough, in my opinion, to be on the team every week. Though not enough games are being played, he still has his possibilities. But from that vantage point, I believe he is a different kind of player.”

Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, and Matt O’Riley

Not many Celtics supporters will object to it as a starting middle three; the inability to play it every week is the only drawback.
Serious quality needs to be brought in to combat the part that injuries have played, as well as the fact that the decline, when there is a change, is very severe.

Then there’s the commotion around Matt O’Riley’s transfer. Luckily, the club is safeguarded as he recently inked a new deal.

Well, it would be shocking if he were sold in January, but that is simply not going to occur. However, nothing can be ruled out in the summer.

It is crucial that the next group of midfield players to enter the field make the short straightaway for this reason.

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