Slovan Liberec manager Branislav Fodrek stated that 21-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international Ermin Mahmić was left out of the squad while negotiating a potential move abroad. The attacking midfielder, who has 5 caps and 2 goals for his country, has had enquiries made about him by other clubs and was again left out of the squad, as he has been in previous matches. Mahmić joined Liberec in July 2025 and has a contract until 2029. Several clubs are reported to be interested in the player, including Celtic, Red Bull Salzburg, and Beşiktaş. In August 2026, reports indicated Slovan Liberec's asking price was between €7 million and €8 million, while in June and July 2026, the reported asking price was over €10 million. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €7.00m.