PAOK had been mentioned as an option for Slovan Liberec's 21-year-old Bosnian-Herzegovinian attacking midfielder Ermin Mahmić, but the Greek side is reportedly no longer competing to sign him. PAOK is instead pursuing a deal for Partizan captain Nemanja Ugrešić, valued at approximately €7.5 million. Celtic is described as Mahmić’s main option, and PAOK's withdrawal now leaves one fewer potential rival for the player. Mahmić, who has 5 caps and 2 goals for his country, is under contract with the Czech club until June 2029 and has a current market value estimated by Transfermarkt at €7.00m. In August 2026, Slovan Liberec's asking price was reported to be between €7 million and €8 million, and Celtic's offers were rumoured to range up to €10 million.