According to Infotbal, Celtic have shown an interest in a 21-year-old attacking midfielder at Slovan Liberec, Ermin Mahmić, after learning the Czech side's conditions for a potential deal. The report says Celtic have other targets in play, so this does not represent a completed negotiation or an accepted bid.
His form has given clubs plenty to notice. After joining Liberec from SV Lafnitz in June 2025, he produced seven goals and three ***** ists in 28 league appearances, logging 1,553 minutes across the campaign. Slovan's own figures confirm that output. His rise continued internationally after FIFA cleared his switch to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and he made the World Cup squad before scoring twice during the tournament. Fox Sports records 67 World Cup minutes and two goals.
Celtic's interest, then, has a footballing basis, although the reported terms remain the key issue. Slovan signed him on a four-year contract, while current reports place their asking price above the £6 million figure cited in the supplied report.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JULY 01: Ermin Mahmic #26 of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts to Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States receiving a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
This is where I'd hesitate. Martin O'Neill's Celtic have built around a pragmatic, physical approach, and that creates a poor fit for a lightweight No.10 who wants freedom between the lines. Mahmić's best work comes in advanced areas, where he can drift into pockets, receive on the turn and make something happen quickly.
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His form has given clubs plenty to notice. After joining Liberec from SV Lafnitz in June 2025, he produced seven goals and three ***** ists in 28 league appearances, logging 1,553 minutes across the campaign. Slovan's own figures confirm that output. His rise continued internationally after FIFA cleared his switch to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and he made the World Cup squad before scoring twice during the tournament. Fox Sports records 67 World Cup minutes and two goals.
Celtic's interest, then, has a footballing basis, although the reported terms remain the key issue. Slovan signed him on a four-year contract, while current reports place their asking price above the £6 million figure cited in the supplied report.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JULY 01: Ermin Mahmic #26 of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts to Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States receiving a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
This is where I'd hesitate. Martin O'Neill's Celtic have built around a pragmatic, physical approach, and that creates a poor fit for a lightweight No.10 who wants freedom between the lines. Mahmić's best work comes in advanced areas, where he can drift into pockets, receive on the turn and make something happen quickly.
#World #slovan
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