Torino have held “preliminary talks” about signing Celtic fullback Josip Juranovic, according to Sky Sport Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio.
The usually reliable journalist says negotiations are not at an advanced stage but there is genuine interest in the Croatian international from the Serie A club:
#Calciomercato #SerieA | A tanti club piace l’esterno del @CelticFC e della @HNS_CFF Josip #Juranovic: potrebbe muoversi giΓ questo inverno ππ·π https://t.co/NeAfJKJi8O
β Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) December 13, 2022
Most supporters on Twitter are surprised by the links to Torino, with many feeling that the defender has the ability to play for a better team:
Yeah he ain’t going to Torino π
β γγΌγ π¦π· (@__AHHH__67) December 14, 2022
Bizarre
β Aye, Definitely ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ (@CelticFickle) December 14, 2022
Why would you leave Celtic for Torino if he was to I think that would be a big mistake
β FrankieCamp (@FrankieCamp27) December 14, 2022
Torino πππ
β kris robertson πππππ (@robbo3784) December 14, 2022
If they have Β£35 million
β matt (@celtic_m67) December 14, 2022
Donβt think thereβs a doubt he could play at a higher level than the SPL.just think the level of team he should be looking at should be higher than a Torino. But like you say,he might feel he can get regular football at a club like that π€·π»ββοΈ
β DANNY HENDERSON (@Danielh15215783) December 14, 2022
Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham and Barcelona are just some of the clubs that have been mentioned as potential suitors for Juranovic so it’s unlikely that Torino will be at the front of the queue for the player’s signature.
Of course, a lot will depend on who can stump up the cash for the 27-year-old. Reports suggest that the Hoops may be prepared to sell for around Β£10m, although the increased demand following his performances at the World Cup could lead to that figure being adjusted.
