Hapoel Be'er Sheva Pursues Bassem Za'aroura Amid Interest From Russian Club

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is actively seeking to sign Bassem Za'aroura, a midfielder currently with Maccabi Netanya, ahead of the upcoming Champions League playoff against Sabah. The club has approached Za'aroura in recent days as part of their efforts to strengthen the squad. Meanwhile, Russian Premier League newcomer Rodina Moscow has also expressed interest in the player, who is attracting attention from clubs in Poland and Ukraine as well.

Za'aroura's contract with Maccabi Netanya is set to expire this summer, allowing him to negotiate a free transfer starting January. His contract was extended last season for an additional year at the request of coach Roni Levy after his transfer from Maccabi Haifa for 900,000 euros. Maccabi Haifa retains 25% of Za'aroura's transfer rights, which could yield a significant financial return if Netanya sells him. This follows a similar arrangement with the sale of Anan Khalaily to Crystal Palace.

Maccabi Haifa has already earned 5.95 million euros from player sales this summer, prior to finalizing the Khalaily deal. The club has a history of profitable transfers, including Daniel Dappa for 1.8 million euros and Joslin Tabi for 4 million euros last season, both under sporting director Ross Kastin. Other notable sales include Eitan Azulay, Boris Ino, Omri Gandelman, Raz Shlomo, and Eden Kartsev.

Despite rivalry between some fans, Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Netanya maintain a good relationship. Two years ago, Be'er Sheva purchased Guy Mizrahi from Netanya, and last year Igor Zlatanovic moved freely to Be'er Sheva from Netanya. The ongoing negotiations for Za'aroura highlight the interconnected dynamics between these Israeli clubs and growing international interest in their players.