Maccabi Tel Aviv Races Transfer Deadline for New Signings

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in a race against time to sign new players before the transfer window closes on Wednesday. The club's top priority is reaching an agreement with Cameroonian winger Morgan Boukela, with whom negotiations are reportedly advanced.

In addition to Boukela, Maccabi is looking to sign an Israeli striker. Alon Turgeman is considered the leading candidate, but his current club, Hapoel Haifa, has set very high demands. The team may also seek to strengthen its defense by acquiring a Jewish center-back, with Oleksandr Sirota's name being mentioned.

Regarding the upcoming derby match, Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to maintain its perfect record in what is considered their toughest game yet this season. Coach Robbie Keane is not expected to change the lineup that secured a 4-1 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Key players like Gabi Kanyukovsky, Dor Peretz, Osher Davida, Eran Zahavi, and Eran Zahavi are expected 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 includes Ofek Malika in goal, James Tavernier, Raz Shlomo, and Mohamed Ali Camara in defense, with Noam Ben Harush at left-back. The midfield will likely consist of Idisso Sissoko, Gabi Kanyukovsky, and Dor Peretz, while Osher Davida, Eran Zahavi, and Eran Zahavi will form the attacking front.