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Celtic near £7m deal for Ermin Mahmic following World Cup performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Celtic near £7m deal for Ermin Mahmic following World Cup performances

Summary

Celtic is close to finalizing a £7 million deal for Bosnian midfielder Ermin Mahmic, following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup. The 21-year-old impressed, scoring twice for his national team, and had attracted interest from various leagues, including Serie A and the Bundesliga. Celtic had identified Mahmic before the tournament, and his anticipated transfer marks the club's fifth signing of the summer. This move reflects Celtic's strategy to enhance their midfield capabilities as they continue to build their squad for the upcoming season.

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•Ermin Mahmic is a 21-year-old Bosnian midfielder.
•He scored twice for Bosnia at the FIFA World Cup.
•Celtic is expected to finalize the transfer soon.
•The deal is reported to be worth £7 million plus add-ons.
•Mahmic could be the fifth signing for Celtic this summer.

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9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic closing in on £7m deal to sign highly-rated Bosnian midfielder

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Celtic are closing in on the signing of Ermin Mahmic. The highly rated Bosnian International caught the eye at the FIFA World Cup but Martin O’Neill’s side appear to have won the battle for the at...
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