Union Saint-Gilloise Negotiates Sale of Israeli Defender Anan Halaily Amid Transfer Speculation

Israeli defender Anan Halaily is currently absent from Union Saint-Gilloise's squad due to ongoing negotiations over his potential transfer, according to reports from Belgium on August 8, 2026. Earlier this summer, Halaily's high-profile move to Inter Milan fell through, but he returned to Saint-Gilloise and even scored in the Belgian Super Cup against Club Brugge during a penalty shootout. Despite this, the transfer window remains open, and the possibility of a major move for the Israeli national team player is still alive.

Contrary to the team's coach who stated Halaily was unavailable due to illness, Belgian media revealed his absence in the match against Westerlo was linked to the club's negotiations to sell him. Halaily has been linked with several prominent English clubs including Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth, as well as Portuguese giants Porto and Benfica. Although he failed medical tests in Italy, a significant transfer seems imminent this summer, signaling that his time at Union Saint-Gilloise may be limited.

Fans and observers await further developments as the transfer window progresses, with expectations that Halaily will soon make a major move to a larger club.