Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Cameroonian Winger Morgan Bailly
Maccabi Tel Aviv, enjoying a perfect start to their 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season with three wins in three games, is actively seeking to strengthen their squad. A primary target is Cameroonian winger Morgan Bailly, currently playing for Metz, who is a strong focus for the club. Maccabi has reportedly submitted an offer to Bailly, but negotiations are facing significant hurdles.
The main obstacle is Bailly's current reluctance to sign with an Israeli club at this stage, and Maccabi Tel Aviv is working to persuade him to join. Concurrently, the club is also looking for an Israeli striker and may revisit efforts to sign Alon Turgeman.
Looking ahead to the upcoming derby match, coach Keni Miller is unlikely to make significant changes to the starting lineup. James Tavernier is expected to start at right-back, with Noam Ben Harush at left-back. The midfield is likely to feature Gabi Kanyukovsky, Iisif Sissoko, and Dor Peretz.
Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to continue their successful season by securing a victory against their city rivals, maintaining their winning momentum. The club also hopes to advance its transfer market efforts to complete desired squad reinforcements.
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