Maccabi Tel Aviv Races Clock for Transfers, Prepares for Derby

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in a race against time to secure new signings before the transfer window closes on Wednesday. The club is in advanced negotiations with Cameroonian winger Morgan Bailly, who is their top priority. Additionally, Maccabi is pursuing Israeli forward Alon Turgeman from Hapoel Haifa, though his club's demands are reportedly very high. The team is also looking to strengthen its defense by signing a Jewish center-back, with Alexander Sirota's name mentioned as a possibility.

Looking ahead to the derby match, Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to maintain its perfect record in what is considered their toughest game yet this season. Coach Keni Miller is expected to field the same starting lineup that secured a 4-1 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Key players like Gabi Kanykovsky, Dor Peretz, Osher Davida, Helder Barbosa, and Ester Sukler are set to feature in the attack, with James Tavernier continuing at right-back. Shagiv Ezekiel, who has returned to training, will not be included in the squad for this match.

The projected starting lineup for the derby is: Ofek Malka; James Tavernier, Raz Shlomo, Mohammed Ali Camara, Noam Ben Harush; Ibrahima Sissoko, Gabi Kanykovsky, Dor Peretz; Osher Davida, Helder Barbosa, Ester Sukler.