Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Crucial Transfer Window Deadline
Maccabi Tel Aviv is in the final hours of the transfer window, focusing on signing Cameroonian winger Morgan Betbout. The club aims to finalize a deal with his current team, Metz, by Wednesday to secure the player. Alongside this primary target, the team is also exploring options to acquire an Israeli striker and a Jewish defender, with the expectation that two of these three potential signings will materialize.
However, potential moves for Israeli players Guy Melamed and Alon Turgeman are unlikely to happen. Maccabi Tel Aviv will need to identify alternative targets for the striker position. A previous interest in Israel Daffa from Hapoel Jerusalem is considered difficult to complete within the remaining time, and may not be pursued.
For the defensive position, Alexander Sirota has been mentioned as a candidate. The club anticipates a clearer picture regarding these potential signings by the end of Tuesday night. These efforts are taking place alongside the team's recent success, including a significant derby victory.
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