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Celtic seeks transfer for Ermin Mahmic ahead of closing window

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Celtic seeks transfer for Ermin Mahmic ahead of closing window

Summary

Celtic continues to pursue Bosnian international Ermin Mahmic as a potential signing before the summer transfer window closes on September 3. Mahmic, currently with Slovan Liberec, has been identified as a valuable addition following the departure of Arne Engels to West Ham United. His capacity to score from distance is seen as a critical trait missing from Celtic's midfield. Manager Martin O'Neill has emphasized the need for further quality additions after Celtic's recent performance against LASK, where they secured a strong lead in the Champions League Playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic eyeing Ermin Mahmic as midfield addition.
•Arne Engels transferred to West Ham for £25 million.
•Mahmic demonstrated potential at the recent World Cup.
•Transfer window closes on September 3.
•Celtic positioned for Champions League group stage.

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6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Mahmic would provide Celtic with a key trait that’s been missing

What they're saying

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Ermin Mahmic would provide Celtic with a key trait that’s been missing for quite some time. He’d be an exciting signing…With Arne Engels now a West Ham United player, after his £25 million move...
— Yahoo Sports

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