Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Freihy Attracts $6 Million MLS Offer from Colorado Rapids

Saeed Abu Freihy, the young striker for Maccabi Tel Aviv who has started the season strongly, is close to transferring to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer for a reported $6 million. The deal could be finalized in the coming days. Abu Freihy's family holds 17.5% of his rights and stands to gain a significant portion of the transfer fee.

Last season, Abu Freihy made 31 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists. This season, the 20-year-old striker has already impressed by scoring braces in key victories, including the Super Cup win against Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the first qualifying round match against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League qualifiers.

Colorado Rapids currently sit 11th in the Western Conference with 22 points after 18 matches, finishing 11th last season as well, missing the playoffs. The team features former Arsenal defender Rob Holding and ex-Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Earlier in the transfer window, scouts from clubs including Genoa and Torino of Serie A, as well as Russian league teams, were seen monitoring Abu Freihy, indicating ongoing international interest in the player.