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Celtic will reportedly look to sign Ermin Mahmić over the next week, according to the Daily Record. The report suggests a fee of around £7 million could be agreed, with add-ons potentially taking the deal closer to the £8.5 million mark. CeltsAreHere revealed yesterday that Celtic are locked in talks with Slovan Liberec over Mahmić. We understand the Hoops are in discussions with the Czech outfit regarding their attacking playmaker, who is on the hunt for a fresh challenge. The Hoops are also reportedly set to agree personal terms with Mahmić over a long-term deal. A potential move now appears closer than it has been in recent days. With Celtic in action against Falkirk at Celtic Park next Saturday in the Premiership, the Bhoys will hope to have a deal wrapped up and announced by then if an agreement can be reached. The attacking midfielder would provide strong competition for the in-form Benjamin Nygren, who has started the season on fire. Celtic will hope a deal can be agreed quickly, with left-back and goalkeeper two other priority positions. Landon Emenalo is also set to sign on loan once the injury knock he suffered in Chelsea training has completely cleared up. The rise of Mahmić since last summer has been remarkable. He now has five caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina, scoring twice in that time, with both goals coming against Switzerland and Qatar at this summer’s World Cup.