Hapoel Be'er Sheva Midfielder Yoav Koren Set for Loan to Maccabi Petah Tikva

Maccabi Petah Tikva, having secured promotion to the Israeli Premier League last season, is preparing for the upcoming campaign by strengthening its squad. The club is set to acquire midfielder Yoav Koren on a one-year loan from Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Koren, who impressed with an outstanding season at Hapoel Kfar Saba in the National League by scoring eight goals across all competitions, is expected to make the step up to the Premier League this season.

Koren traveled with Hapoel Be'er Sheva to their training camp, but if Be'er Sheva signs additional players during the transfer window, he will be loaned out. An agreement for his loan already exists between the two clubs, following previous deals involving players Niv Yehoshua and Marko Wolf. Maccabi Petah Tikva believes Koren's high potential will significantly contribute to their efforts in the top division.

The move reflects Maccabi Petah Tikva's ambition to build a competitive squad after their promotion, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva manages its roster amid potential new signings.