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Ewan Paton

Josip Juranovic linked with shock transfer just months after Celtic exit

Josip Juranovic could be set for a shock departure from Union Berlin, according to a report.

The Croatian international left Celtic only eight months ago.

The Hoops sold the 28-year-old to the Bundesliga side for £7.5million in the January transfer window, as the right-back made it clear that he wanted to move on to pastures new.

Ange Postecoglou allowed Juranovic to leave Parkhead and replaced him with Alistair Johnston.

Juranovic hit the ground running at Union Berlin after securing his move to Germany. He helped the team to a fourth-place finish last term, the club's best season in around three decades.

However, he was left on the bench for the club's Bundesliga opener this term, as Union defeated Mainz 4-1.

German media outlet Kicker now reports that several English teams are considering a move for Juranovic.

Fulham are namechecked in the report, but it's claimed the London outfit could face competition from other Premier League rivals.

Meanwhile, former Celtic winger Jota has been linked with a dramatic return to Parkhead after making just two appearances for new club Al-Ittihad.

The Portuguese ace could be on the verge of a sensational return to Glasgow just a month after bidding an emotional farewell to Hoops fans. He joined the club on loan from Benfica at the start of the 2021/22 campaign, and he ended up scoring 10 league goals as Celtic cruised to the title.

The Hoops triggered a buyout clause last summer, snapping Jota up for just £6.5million and handing him a five-year deal.

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