Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles to Strengthen Squad Ahead of New Season
As the summer transfer window nears its end, Maccabi Tel Aviv faces challenges in reinforcing its squad for the 2026/27 season. So far, the club has only announced the signings of Christian Blitz and Dan Glazer. Meanwhile, preparations continue for the upcoming Champion of Champions match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, scheduled for Thursday at Turner Stadium.
Due to numerous absences, the lineup that started in the recent friendly against Hapoel Ramat Gan is expected to start again. This includes players like Orel Bayya or Ofir Azou alongside Osher Davida and Mohammad Abu Farhi. The team is still awaiting the return of Layo Varela, who is on vacation following the World Cup.
Negotiations remain stalled on several fronts. Amir Sehiti has not arrived in Israel, and attempts to improve the offer have not convinced him to join. Similarly, talks with Radincki over Slovenian striker Astr Sukler have not yielded progress despite prolonged discussions. Sporting director Steven Vanharan is reportedly exploring additional candidates, particularly focusing on attacking positions. No updates have been reported regarding the center-back position, as the club prioritizes strengthening its offense.
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