Italian Club Lecce Pursues Hapoel Tel Aviv's Sagi Turiel Ahead of Transfer Deadline

The Italian football transfer window is set to close midweek, and reports from Italy indicate that Lecce, a club from southern Italy, has not given up on signing Sagi Turiel from Hapoel Tel Aviv. Lecce has already made an offer of two million euros plus an additional 500,000 euros in bonuses for the 25-year-old winger, but the Israeli club has rejected the proposal so far.

Following Hapoel Tel Aviv's recent 1-0 loss to Atalanta and their consequent elimination from European competitions, Italian media suggest this outcome could pave the way for Turiel's departure. Turiel has expressed his desire to play in Serie A and is reportedly satisfied with the contract terms offered by Lecce. However, Hapoel Tel Aviv has been reluctant to release him.

According to Quotidiano di Puglia, Turiel has communicated to Hapoel Tel Aviv's coach his wish to end his tenure at the club. Despite this, he remains a fan favorite. With Hapoel Tel Aviv's European campaign over, developments regarding Turiel's transfer are expected soon, potentially by the weekend. Turiel recently recovered from an injury and appeared as a substitute in the second half of the match against Atalanta.