Reported Celtic target David Turnbull repeatedly turned down moves to Rangers and Celtic as a youngster, according to Motherwell coach Gordon Young.
Young was speaking to the Herald about both Motherwell youngsters Jake Hastie and David Turnbull.
He claimed that Turnbull’s family repeatedly turned down moves to either side of the Old Firm in favour of staying at Fir Park to develop.
“Because David’s had a nice upbringing and his family were grounded, they backed me every year when Rangers and Celtic came in, which was on an annual basis,” Young said.
The same can be said of Rangers starlet Jake Hastie, who Young confirmed turned down Rangers “three or four times” before signing on this season.
It’s something which the Motherwell coach clearly sees as beneficial to both club and player.
“They are enjoying now the commitment they’ve made, and while I used that as a selling tool to bring players in, where they have now gone to is the next piece of marketing; come to Motherwell and look at what can be achieved.
“I would never have it that anyone could come back and say I never told them about clubs being in for them.
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“I always kept the players informed, and the ones that were loyal are the ones who have all benefited; Chris Cadden, Allan Campbell, Jake Hastie, David Turnbull.”
Celtic have had a £3m bid for Turnbull accepted as Rangers look to turn their attention elsewhere.
