JOSIP JURANOVIC looks set to leave Celtic in the January window, with multiple clubs keeping a close eye on the defender while competing at the World Cup in Qatar.

There’s been a lot of debate about the price Celtic should be looking for, especially after his starring performances in Europe and at the World Cup.

Josip Juranovic has got a contract until 2026 and has recently turned 27, so he is entering his prime days as a footballer. When you take everything into consideration, Celtic should be looking for a near record-breaking fee for the full-back.

Chris Sutton has written in the Daily Record that Celtic should set their asking price at £25 million: Chris believes that should be the starting bid for JJ.

Writing in the Daily Record, Sutton explained his pricetag.

“Celtic are probably going to lose Juranovic and they have been ahead of the game with the capture of Alistair Johnston.

“Seeing the Croat go wouldn’t be ideal from a team point of view. You can tell by the selections in the Champions League that he is the first choice right back and, regardless of your succession planning, no manager at any club finds it simple to replace a first choice.

“But it would be excellent for the club’s balance sheet and the evolution of the squad if they get the right price. I’ve already stated that, if Celtic are going to sell, they should be driving a very hard bargain and fighting for top dollar.

“I’d be starting with an asking figure for £25 million. Given the stupid money being paid out from some leagues and the desperation of January buying, I certainly believe they’d be selling themselves short with anything that dips well below the £20 million mark.”

It’ll be interesting to see how Celtic handle things in January, with the club set to make a heft profit on the £2 million they paid for Josip Juranovic.