Maccabi Netanya Nears Signing Nigerian Winger Christian Nwazuko

Maccabi Netanya is close to finalizing a deal with Nigerian winger Christian Nwazuko, who has impressed the club and is expected to join soon. The 20-year-old midfielder, represented by agent Satu Hachmon, currently belongs to Sheffield United in England and was loaned last season to Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv, where he scored four goals and provided two assists. Netanya aims to secure him on a loan with an option to buy, reflecting owner Russ Kestin's strategy to develop young talent.

Meanwhile, Netanya is awaiting the official signing of Dolev Haziza for two years, expected next week. The club is also searching for a central defender but faces challenges as the promising candidates are not free agents, prompting efforts to negotiate lower financial demands. Additionally, the club hopes that Aziz Awatara's agent will find a team willing to take on his expensive contract, which would allow Netanya to bring in a foreign player for the defensive midfield position.

In a surprise move, goalkeeper Omer Nir'on returned to training after completing rehabilitation. Although not currently in the club's plans, Nir'on is attracting interest from several Premier League teams and is training to demonstrate his fitness to potential suitors.