Previously, Salzburg was willing to pay approximately 4 to 5 million euros for Ermin Mahmič, but Mahmič refused the transfer.

Red Bull Salzburg have shown interest in Ermin Mahmic and placed bids for the youngster, but the attacking midfielder rejected these opportunities.

Red Bull Salzburg is interested in Ervin Mahmić, and there is an expectation that he could become the next record outgoing transfer from Slovan Liberec after the World Cup.

During the broadcast of a friendly match between Bosnia-Herzegovina and North Macedonia, it was stated that 21-year-old Slovan Liberec player Ermin Mahmić is close to a move to Salzburg. There had also been previous rumors linking Mahmić with a potential transfer to RB Leipzig or Slavia Prague. The attacking midfielder, who holds dual Bosnian-Herzegovinian and Austrian citizenship, joined Slovan Liberec in July 2025 and has a contract that runs until June 2029. He has earned one cap for Bosnia-Herzegovina and his current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m.