Celtic Could Sign Mahmic, Sigur AND Gineitis—Now That Would Be a Midfield Rebuild
Aodhán Ó Conchobhair 
Celtic’s midfield has been the biggest concern of the summer.
Reo Hatate looks increasingly likely to follow.
Suddenly what looked like a position with plenty of options has become one where Martin O’Neill needs to act.
The good news?
It looks like Celtic are trying.
There is now a possibility that we could see Ermin Mahmic, Niko Sigur and Gvidas Gineitis all arrive before the window closes.
That would be some statement.
Mahmic
Mahmic is perhaps the most exciting of the three.
The 21-year-old Bosnian international has exploded onto the scene after his World Cup performances, and Celtic are reportedly in negotiations with Slovan Liberec over a deal worth around £8.5 million.
He’s the sort of signing Celtic should be making.
Young.
International.
Technically gifted.
And with plenty of room to develop.
This is precisely the market Celtic should be operating in.
Sigur
The Canadian international has been linked with Celtic for some time and would provide something slightly different.
He’s capable of playing in defensive midfield and gives O’Neill another player who can provide energy and protection in the middle of the pitch.
That could be particularly important with McGregor now 33.
Celtic can’t simply expect him to play every important match.
We need another midfielder capable of doing the dirty work.
Sigur could be that player.
Then There’s Gineitis
Celtic have already had an offer of around £6.5 million rejected by Torino, with the Italian club looking for more for the 22-year-old Lithuanian international. Reports now suggest Celtic are preparing an improved bid.
And this is the one that excites me most from a pure midfield perspective.
He’s physical.
He’s athletic.
He can cover ground.
He can contribute at both ends of the pitch.
And at 22, he fits perfectly into the sort of recruitment model Celtic should be building.
Imagine That Midfield
McGregor.
Sigur.
Gineitis.
Mahmic.
Baur.
Nygren.
McCowan.
Oxlade-Chamberlain.
There are different profiles.
Different ages.
Different strengths.
Most importantly, there is competition.
And that’s what has been missing.
Celtic shouldn’t be relying on one player to carry the midfield.
Get All Three
Of course, Celtic can’t simply spend money without thinking about the wider squad.
There are still concerns at goalkeeper, right-back, and left-back.
But if the opportunity is there to sign all three midfielders, I would take it.
Because we have already seen how quickly a squad can become stretched.
One injury.
One suspension.
One departure.
Suddenly you’re looking at the bench, wondering where the quality is.
And potentially the foundations of a completely new Celtic midfield.
After watching the club lose Engels, Bernardo, and potentially Hatate, this is exactly the sort of response supporters have been waiting for.
Don’t just replace the players we’ve lost.
Build a midfield that’s better than the one we had.
Key Takeaways
- Celtic’s midfield has faced issues this summer with departures of players like Engels and Bernardo, and Hatate’s potential exit.
- Celtic is considering signings like Mahmic, Sigur, and Gineitis to strengthen midfield before the transfer window closes.
- Mahmic is an exciting prospect, with a strong performance record and potential for development.
- Sigur offers defensive stability, while Gineitis brings physicality and dynamism to the team.
- Celtic must build a competitive midfield rather than merely replace lost players, ensuring depth and quality.
All 3 would be fantastic signings Hatate and Nygren would be sold we need to keep Nygren at all costs
When are we signing mahmet he didnt play for his current team a few days ago and said his goodbyes yet still no talk of him signing we wont signed any player before tuesdays game