The Blues hope to bolster their backline in the January transfer window.
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Josip Juranovic as they hope to find a replacement for Reece James.
James, who missed out on World Cup with a knee injury, came back to action in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday.
However, the right-back suffered another injury setback that might keep him on the sidelines for a few more months.
According to Sky Sports, the new injury has convinced Chelsea to look for a new right-back in the winter transfer window.
Celtic star Juranovic has emerged as a possible target for the Blues. However, they must compete with Barcelona, who have been linked with the Croatian star for the past few months.
Juranovic’s impressive World Cup campaign with Croatia has attracted interest from a number of clubs. But Chelsea and Barcelona are reportedly leading the race for the 27-year-old.
Celtic are eager to keep Juranovic in their squad as they aim to maintain their top spot in the Scottish Premiership. But they’ve struggled to tie him down to a new deal despite prolonged negotiations.
Juranovic’s current deal at Celtic will expire in four years, meaning Barca and Chelsea must negotiate with the Scottish giants to land a transfer for the defender.
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