Maccabi Haifa Denies Talks on Yarin Levi's Future Amid Transfer Speculation

Maccabi Haifa is reportedly attempting to downplay interest from other major Israeli clubs in their young midfielder Yarin Levi. While Beitar Jerusalem has been linked with the player, a report from Sport Channel indicated that even league champions Hapoel Be'er Sheva are now interested in acquiring his services. Following Beitar Jerusalem's victory over Bnei Sakhnin, Beitar's coach Almog Cohen 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 told Sport Channel, "There is no discussion about Yarin Levi's future. He is a valued homegrown player, and the club invested significantly to have him wear the green jersey this season. He himself is focused on his success at Maccabi Haifa."

In separate team news, Maccabi Haifa's professional director Lior Rafalov and head coach Barak Bakhar are looking to strengthen the squad with additional Israeli players, with a focus on the midfield and defensive positions. The club's decision to sign four foreign defenders has limited the number of foreign player slots available for midfield reinforcements.