Beitar Jerusalem Pursues Maccabi Tel Aviv Midfielder Ori Azu
Beitar Jerusalem is in advanced negotiations with Maccabi Tel Aviv to acquire midfielder Ori Azu, as the club simultaneously works to finalize the transfer of Alexis Serna. Two potential deal structures are on the table: a permanent transfer or a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Beitar's preferred proposal involves a one-year loan, after which they would have the option to purchase Azu for 1.5 million shekels. The Jerusalem club has submitted this offer and is awaiting Maccabi Tel Aviv's response. Azu has a release clause set at 750,000 euros, and Beitar's initial offer was 350,000 euros before the loan-with-option scenario was presented.
Meanwhile, there is speculation surrounding midfielder Ziv Ben Shimol, who trained separately from the team at Kiryat Shalom. Within the squad and locker room discussions, there's a growing sentiment that Ben Shimol's move to Beitar Jerusalem is nearing completion. Due to a crowded midfield, Beitar is considering loaning out Ben Shimol.
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