Celtic nears record transfer for Ermin Mahmić

Scottish football club Celtic is nearing a deal to sign 21-year-old Bosnian international midfielder Ermin Mahmić from the Czech side Slovan Liberec. The transfer is expected to be a club record for Liberec, with an upfront payment of approximately £7 million and potential bonuses totaling an additional £1.5 million.

Negotiations are currently in the final stages, focusing on the structure of payments and bonuses. The delay in finalizing the move is attributed to these financial details and the administrative requirement for Mahmić to secure a work permit in the United Kingdom following Brexit.

Mahmić, who developed in Austrian youth academies, has already said goodbye to his teammates in the Czech Republic and is expected to travel for medical examinations. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is seeking midfield reinforcements following recent departures from the squad.