There could be an alternative move on the horizon for Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic.
La Liga giants Barcelona have emerged as "favourites" to land the Croatian international.
This is according to bookmakers Coral, who currently have the Spanish side priced at 2/1 to secure the World Cup semi-finalist's signature.
The 27-year-old has been linked with a move away from Parkhead since the summer transfer window with Atletico Madrid said to be among the clubs interested in the former Legia Warsaw man.
Hoops hero Chris Sutton reckons Juranovic warrants the transfer attention - but also that Ange Postecoglou's side also deserve to receive a bumper fee if they're to sell in January.
“Juranovic’s performance against Brazil was seen across the world. Why shouldn’t Celtic be able to ask for big money?" said Sutton in an interview with the Daily Record.
“I believe they should try to keep him until next summer as he’s such an important player and Celtic have a title to be secure. But, if circumstances dictate that he is to go next month, it should be for a premium rate.
“Of course, the two biggest aspects are maybe the fact he is playing in Scotland and the fact he is 27 years of age.
“I’m not comparing them as players, but Kieran Tierney, a full-back, left Celtic to join Arsenal for £25m. Yes, Kieran was younger, but Juranovic is now going to have a World Cup semi-final on his CV. He and Croatia might even win the tournament."
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