Maccabi Haifa Seeks to Reduce Omri Glazer Transfer Costs Amid Goalkeeper Swap

Maccabi Haifa is nearing a significant change in its goalkeeper lineup as it works to finalize the transfer of Omri Glazer from Red Star Belgrade. The club aims to minimize the costs associated with acquiring Glazer while maximizing profits from selling Giorgi Yermakov to Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv. Yermakov, 24, who joined Haifa for just 100,000 euros, is expected to be sold for over 3 million euros. Glazer, who played for Maccabi Haifa from 2016 to 2021 before moving to Hapoel Be'er Sheva and then Red Star, is reportedly eager to return to Haifa, and negotiations with Red Star about his departure are ongoing. Meanwhile, Yermakov has agreed to terms with Metalist and wishes to leave Haifa. Given these developments, both transfers could be completed within the next day. This goalkeeper exchange reflects Maccabi Haifa's strategic efforts to optimize financial outcomes while reshaping its squad.