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Celtic fans react on Twitter to Jozo Simunovic rumours

Celtic's Jozo Simunovic in action with Barcelona's Lionel Messi (REUTERS)
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The Celtic man is linked with a move away from Glasgow.

Celtic's Jozo Simunovic in action with Barcelona's Lionel Messi

According to The Mail, Burnley, Newcastle United and Huddersfield Town want Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic.

The report claims that the English clubs are interested in bringing the 22-year-old South of the border in what the publication states would be an £8 million deal.

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths and Jozo Simunovic celebrate winning the Scottish Cup Final

The Croatian defender has established himself as an important player for the Hoops and helped Brendan Rodgers’s side win a domestic treble last season.

As a result, Celtic fans have laughed off his reported £8 million valuation on Twitter, claiming that he is worth a lot closer to £20 million following Harry Maguire’s £17 million switch from Hull City to Leicester City this week.

Rangers' Josh Windass in action with Celtic's Jozo Simunovic

Former Celtic boss Ronny Deila brought him to Parkhead in 2015 but an eight-month layoff with a knee injury stifled much of his early career in Glasgow.

But it is clear to see that ex-Dinamo Zagreb man, brought in following Virgil van Dijk’s exit, is proving himself a classy defender and Bhoys supporters are probably right – £8 million is nowhere near enough to tempt manager Brendan Rodgers into selling.

Celtic's Jozo Simunovic in action with Rangers' Barrie McKay