Celtic close to £7m signing of Bosnian midfielder Ermin Mahmic

Celtic are on the brink of signing 21-year-old Bosnian international Ermin Mahmic for a reported £7m plus add-ons, after a successful bid that outpaced interest from Serie A, Bundesliga and Turkish clubs. The midfielder, who impressed at the World Cup and netted twice for Bosnia, is set to join a Celtic squad that has already signed Kasper Høgh, Camilo Duran, Haissen Hassan and Mika Baur.

Deal in Focus

Celtic are closing in on a £7m plus add-ons deal for 21-year-old Bosnian international Ermin Mahmic, according to Mail Sport. The midfielder, who stands 6ft tall, is expected to join the Scottish champions at the start of the week, making him the fifth signing of the summer.

Mahmic’s World Cup Impact

Mahmic’s performances at the FIFA World Cup, where he scored twice for Bosnia, attracted the attention of clubs across Europe. He made 30 appearances for Slovan Liberec last season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists. Despite interest from Serie A, Bundesliga and Turkish teams, Celtic’s bid appears to have won the race.

Celtic’s Midfield Strategy

Celtic’s manager Martin O’Neill has been keen to bolster the midfield. The club has already secured Kasper Høgh, Camilo Duran, Haissen Hassan and Mika Baur, signalling a shift from quantity to quality. While Mahmic is expected to be a creative midfielder rather than an industrious one like Arne Engels, the club has also linked Niko Sigur, suggesting a broader midfield overhaul.

Finalising the Move

With the deal expected to be completed at the start of the week, Celtic’s bid for Mahmic demonstrates the club’s ambition to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.