Josip Juranovic and the Celtic transfer factors dictating how much he would reasonably cost

It's an emotional rollercoaster, this transfer window business.

Celtic fans spent most of Monday on a high following widespread reports that a permanent transfer for Jota was on the brink of being officially announced. But that was followed by a claim that Josip Juranovic was "expected" to leave the club this summer.

That it came from Fabrizio Romano, probably the most famous name in football transfers these days, was enough to cast some gloom over supporters' Jota euphoria - at least until the claim was rubbished by media in the defender's homeland, who insisted he's settled in Glasgow and the Premiership champions rate him at £15million

It would certainly make sense that the 26-year-old is attracting interest, given how impressive a first campaign he had in Scotland, and Celtic fans have long known that selling key assets at the right time is a key facet of the club's business model.

Timing is, of course, key. Kieran Tierney and Moussa Dembele were cashed in on at the right moment while Odsonne Edouard was retained for too long in the end.

Juranovic, however, doesn't quite fit in either category at this moment.

Here, Record Sport Online looks at the key reasons why selling the full-back this summer is either a non-starter or likely to command a considerable fee.

At 26, whoever comes in for Juranovic would be acquiring a player in his prime.

Following his arrival from Legia Warsaw last summer, it quickly became clear Celtic had unearthed a hidden gem and one who will likely enjoy several more years at his peak.

Such readymade full-backs come at a premium in today's market, a fact not lost on either buyers or sellers.

Celtic have Juranovic tied down until 2026, putting them in about as strong a negotiating