Maccabi Haifa Denies Discussions on Yarin Levi's Future Amid Transfer Interest

Maccabi Haifa is reportedly attempting to downplay interest from rival clubs in midfielder Yarin Levi. Recent reports indicate that both Beitar Jerusalem and league champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva are vying for the young talent's signature. Beitar Jerusalem's coach, Almog Cohen, publicly expressed a desire to see Levi return to his former club, but acknowledged that Maccabi Haifa is currently unwilling to enter negotiations. A source within Maccabi Haifa stated that the club is not considering Levi's future, emphasizing his value as a homegrown player for whom significant efforts were made to retain him this season. The source added that Levi himself is focused on his success with Maccabi Haifa.

In separate team news, Maccabi Haifa's professional director, Lior Rafaelov, and coach Barak Bakhar are looking to strengthen the squad with additional Israeli players, particularly in midfield and defense. The team's decision to sign four foreign defenders has limited the number of available foreign player slots in the midfield.