Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid are vying for Celtic fullback Josip Juranovic.
The Croatian is set to leave the Scottish club in January and has sparked interest from clubs all over Europe. Juranovic, who can play both fullback positions, is valued at £10 million by Celtic.
The Scottish Sun reports that Diego Simeone was interested in signing the 27-year-old during the summer transfer window but decided against it.However, he is said to be very keen on bringing Juranovic to the Wanda Metropolitano next month, and watching him during Friday’s World Cup quarter final against Brazil.
Imanol Alguacil, the head coach of La Real, is also said to be interested in signing Juranovic, who has had a strong tournament in Qatar so far.
Celtic are braced for his exit, having already signed his replacement. They paid £3 million to CF Montreal in the MLS for Canadian international right back Alistair Johnston.
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World Cup: Record-chaser Kane leading England's bid for glory
DOHA – Harry Kane is on the verge of becoming England's all-time leading goalscorer, but the selfless star would gladly trade that honor for the chance to lead his country to World Cup glory.
Kane heads into England’s blockbuster quarter-final against world champions France on Saturday just one goal behind Three Lions record scorer Wayne Rooney.
The 29-year-old scored his first goal in this year's World Cup in England's 3-0 last-16 win over Senegal on Sunday, bringing his career tally to 52.With 11 goals, Kane surpassed Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading scorer at major tournaments.
England boss Gareth Southgate was relieved to see Kane end any doubts about his form, saying: “Any centre forward wants to get off the mark, and of course for him it stops all the questions.”
Having won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup with six goals in England’s run to the semi-finals, Kane already knows his vast value to the team.
But his maturity and selfless nature have also been vital ingredients to England’s success as he play a role that may deliver less goals but helps team-mates like Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka to shine.Southgate noted Kane’s crucial part in the Senegal game as the Tottenham striker dropped into pockets of space in midfield to make a connection with Jude Bellingham that kept the supply lines open to Foden and Saka on the flanks.It was Kane’s precise pass to Bellingham that allowed the teenager to provide the assist for Jordan Henderson’s opening goal against Senegal.
“I thought he started to find a bit more space in the second half and his link up play was better as well, so it was important for him and for us,” Southgate said.
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