Maccabi Haifa Accelerates Squad Building With Defensive Reinforcements After Signing Novakovic
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Maccabi Haifa is accelerating its squad building by focusing on defense after signing striker Andrija Novakovic, aiming to add two foreign center-backs and left-back Aviv Salem before the season starts.
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- Maccabi Haifa signed striker Andrija Novakovic and now targets defensive reinforcements.
- The club seeks to start the season with two foreign center-backs in the lineup.
- Scouting is active to sign at least one foreign center-back immediately.
- Maccabi Haifa is negotiating to acquire left-back Aviv Salem from Maccabi Petah Tikva.
- Daniel Golani may be included in the deal to Maccabi Petah Tikva as he is not in Haifa's plans.
Following the signing of Serbian-American striker Andrija Novakovic, Maccabi Haifa is now focusing on strengthening its defense ahead of the new season. The club aims to secure two foreign center-backs in the starting lineup, with scouting efforts underway to sign at least one immediately while awaiting a final decision on Brazilian defender Pedrão.
In addition to bolstering the central defense, Maccabi Haifa is pursuing left-back Aviv Salem from Maccabi Petah Tikva, as the current squad lacks a natural left-back aside from options like Shon Goldberg or Kenny Saifi. Negotiations have begun with Maccabi Petah Tikva, potentially involving a deal that includes transferring Daniel Golani to Maccabi Petah Tikva along with a financial payment to acquire Salem.
Golani has already been informed that he is not part of Maccabi Haifa's plans for the upcoming season, making him available as a trade asset in the ongoing discussions. The club is moving quickly to finalize these defensive reinforcements to start the season with a stronger backline.
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