Red Star Belgrade Demands Fee to Release Israeli Goalkeeper Omri Glazer to Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Haifa is facing difficulties in securing the transfer of Israeli goalkeeper Omri Glazer from Serbian club Red Star Belgrade. Despite Glazer's desire to leave, Red Star is refusing to release him without compensation, demanding a transfer fee. Reports from Serbia indicate that although Glazer has one year left on his contract and is unlikely to be the first-choice goalkeeper next season, the club insists on receiving payment, rejecting any free transfer proposals.

Initially, Red Star sought around 1.5 million euros for Glazer, but they may have to lower their asking price since the player can leave for free in six months. Transfer market data still values Glazer at approximately 1.5 million euros, but realistically, the fee is expected to be under one million euros to facilitate the deal. If Maccabi Haifa refuses to meet the financial demands, it could also delay the departure of another player, Georgi Yermakov, creating a domino effect in the club's transfer plans.

This ongoing saga highlights the challenges Maccabi Haifa faces in resolving its goalkeeper situation and the broader impact on its squad management ahead of the new season.