Union Saint-Gilloise Nears Agreement to Sell Anan Halili Amid Transfer Talks

Anan Halili, a player for Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, was left out of the squad for their Saturday match against Westerlo as the club is close to finalizing a transfer deal for him. Sources in Belgian football indicate that the decision to exclude Halili was to avoid risking injury ahead of the sale. Previously, Halili had agreed to join Italian side Inter Milan in a deal worth 25 million euros, but the transfer collapsed after he failed the medical examination. Following that, he returned to training with Union Saint-Gilloise but was not included in the latest match squad.

Union Saint-Gilloise's coach David Huber stated that Halili was omitted due to a minor injury, though insiders suggest the club is in advanced negotiations for his transfer. Halili has attracted interest from several clubs across the Premier League, Germany, and other leagues, making a move likely soon.

Israeli club Maccabi Haifa is closely monitoring the situation, as they stand to gain 15 percent of the transfer fee after deducting 7.5 million euros. For example, if Halili is sold for 20 million euros, Maccabi Haifa would receive 15 percent of 12.5 million euros. This potential transfer marks a significant development for the player and the involved clubs.