Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Challenges in Signing Dutch Winger Thibo Baeten

Maccabi Tel Aviv has identified Dutch winger Thibo Baeten as a key target to strengthen their right-wing position, with ongoing negotiations between the club and the player. However, reports from the Netherlands indicate that Baeten's current club, Go Ahead Eagles, is reluctant to let him go easily. Maccabi is interested in a loan deal with an option to buy, but this arrangement is not ideal for Go Ahead Eagles, where Baeten is highly valued. There is also a possibility that Baeten will remain with the Dutch club for the upcoming season.

Baeten, 24, is versatile on both wings and was part of the Go Ahead Eagles squad that won the Dutch Cup last season. He previously played under Steven van der Hart, Maccabi Tel Aviv's sporting director, which makes him a preferred target for the Israeli club. Meanwhile, Maccabi must also resolve issues related to foreign player slots before finalizing any new signings. Alongside the loan of Henry Edu, the club is seeking solutions regarding players Ion Nicolescu and Kelvin Andrade. Nicolescu is recovering from an injury, while Andrade currently refuses a move to Europe, preferring to transfer only to a Brazilian league.

These factors complicate Maccabi Tel Aviv's efforts to secure Baeten, highlighting the challenges in balancing squad needs and transfer logistics ahead of the new season.