Josip Juranovic has the quality to play for English Premier League giants Chelsea but he wouldn't be a regular starter.
That is the view of former Stamford Bridge star Glen Johnson, who believes the Hoops right-back has shown all the credentials to be a hit under Graham Potter's men but not at the expense of a starting place over Reece James. The Croatian, who still has a lengthy deal at Parkhead, has been linked with big-money moves away from Glasgow in the form of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid chasing his signature.
Reports also suggested that two clubs from England's top flight were also in the race, with previous links to Manchester United and Leicester City sprouting up for the 27-year-old. Juranovic's sizzling World Cup showings have not gone unnoticed with contract talks in Glasgow reportedly stalling and the Hoops now willing to listen to offers.
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Former England cap Johnson, however, admits there would be no eye-catching fee for the defender from Parkhead and says an understudy role would be Juranovic's likely fate in London. He told Midnite : "Josip Juranovic looks very quick and very efficient going forward. He had a great tournament for Croatia and has performed well at Celtic.
"Reece James' injury is not that bad for Juranovic to replace him. Juranovic would be a great backup to Reece James, and coming from Celtic, he won't be a £80 million player, it will be a simple deal. But I can't see him replacing James."
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