Maccabi Haifa Debates Adding Another Foreign Player Ahead of Season Opener

Maccabi Haifa is preparing for their upcoming match against Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday, which will serve mainly as a trial for coach Barak Bachar and his squad ahead of the league's start. The club has not finalized its transfer plans, continuing negotiations with goalkeeper Omer Katz, who is eager to join the team. Katz's potential signing was first reported by Sport 5. Another goalkeeper, Omer Nir'on from Maccabi Netanya, is also being considered, but high demands from Netanya and his expected return to fitness only in about a month reduce the chances of this deal.

In addition to the goalkeeper position, Haifa is contemplating signing another foreign player. However, to add a new foreign player, the club must release some of the current foreign players on the roster. Players such as Yila Bataie, Nigel Lonwijk, Tsunami, Cedric Don, Bruninho, Manuel Benson, and Andrea Novakovic currently seem secure in their spots. The club is looking for solutions regarding Pedro and Peter Agba to free up space. The main debate centers on whether to recruit an attacking or defensive player for this foreign slot.