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title: "Chelsea: Blues hold ‘internal talks’ over Josip Juranovic"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2022-12-30T09:15:09Z"
modified: "2022-12-30T09:15:09Z"
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# Chelsea: Blues hold ‘internal talks’ over Josip Juranovic

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) have held ‘internal talks’ regarding a move for Celtic defender Josip Juranovic in January, according to Sky Sports reporter [Dharmesh Sheth](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth).**

### The Lowdown: World Cup hero

The Croatian was one of the standout performers for his country at the [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/), and his performances in Qatar have caught the eye of multiple potential suitors ahead of the winter market.

Unnamed [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs, along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, have all been credited with an [interest](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth/status/1604822244836143104) in the right-back, and it sounds like the Blues could well be one of the mystery outfits in pursuit of the 27-year-old.

### The Latest: Chelsea hold Juranovic talks

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth/status/1608092176428240896?s=46&t=UyVQNdB4Kkhi97bmZuQwXw), Sheth revealed that the Blues have held internal discussions over the possibility of a deal for Juranovic, though will also continue looking at other candidates in that position.

“Chelsea one of a number of clubs looking at Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic. Told internal talks have taken place at Chelsea to assess right-back options as they wait for the full extent of Reece James’ injury.”

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### The Verdict: James replacement

James has since been ruled out of action for a further [four](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64108507) weeks in another massive injury blow, so Juranovic would be the perfect replacement and alternative even after he returns.

The Hoops star has posted [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josip-juranovic/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/362977) goal contributions during his time north of the border and is currently averaging [1.6](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/271603/Show/Josip-Juranovic) key passes per league game.

[Dubbed](https://twitter.com/buntingfootball/status/1497923217373155328?s=46&t=QWzFbbN1_0LIGWlLuSvIAg) a ‘beautiful’ footballer by [Josh Bunting](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball), the Zagreb native putting pen to paper at Stamford Bridge would be a massive coup for Graham Potter and Todd Boehly.