AEK Athens Pursues Hapoel Be'er Sheva Midfielder Kings Kangwa with Record Offer

AEK Athens, the Greek league runners-up, has submitted its highest bid yet to acquire Kings Kangwa, the midfielder from Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The offer stands at approximately 2.5 million euros, but Hapoel Be'er Sheva owner Alona Barkat has maintained a firm asking price of at least 3 million euros, rejecting the current proposal as insufficient. Despite the half-million-euro gap, negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing and active, with insiders suggesting a deal could be finalized swiftly if AEK increases their offer to meet the threshold.

AEK Athens views raising the bid to 3 million euros or more as financially feasible, given their recent substantial investments in players. This summer alone, the club signed two players for around 4 million euros each, following a previous season with total player acquisitions amounting to 16.45 million euros. Additionally, AEK is set to begin its campaign in the UEFA Champions League playoff round, guaranteeing at least Europa League participation and a minimum entry bonus of about 5 million euros, which supports funding the transfer.

The transfer window in Europe continues to generate significant activity, and this potential move highlights the growing interest in Israeli league talents. The match between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem at Turner Stadium on April 25, 2026, remains a recent highlight in the Israeli league amid these transfer developments.