Maccabi Tel Aviv Pursues Go Ahead Eagles Winger Thibo Baeten

Maccabi Tel Aviv is actively pursuing 24-year-old winger Thibo Baeten from Dutch club Go Ahead Eagles. Baeten, who previously played under Maccabi's sporting director Steven Vanhaeren at Beerschot, is capable of playing on both wings and is seen as a potential backup for Amir Saheti on the right flank. The club considers Baeten a top priority for the right-wing position and is engaged in serious negotiations to secure his transfer.

Baeten is currently under contract with Go Ahead Eagles until 2029 and has appeared as a substitute in the first two matches of the current season. However, Maccabi must first resolve issues related to foreign player slots before completing the signing. The club is managing the loan of Henry Edu and needs to find solutions regarding Leon Nicolaescu, who is recovering from injury, and Kelvin Andrade, a young Venezuelan player who currently refuses a move to Europe and prefers to transfer to the Brazilian league.

Maccabi Tel Aviv's efforts to strengthen their squad with Baeten reflect their strategic approach to bolster their attacking options while navigating foreign player regulations and squad fitness challenges.