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Maccabi Tel Aviv Struggles to Strengthen Squad Ahead of New Season

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First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026

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Maccabi Tel Aviv is struggling to finalize transfers ahead of the 2026/27 season, with stalled negotiations for key players and a largely unchanged lineup expected for their upcoming match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

01Maccabi Tel Aviv has only signed Christian Blitz and Dan Glazer so far this summer.
02The team plans to field a similar lineup as in their recent friendly due to many absences.
03Layo Varela remains on vacation after the World Cup, delaying his return.
04Negotiations with Amir Sehiti and Astr Sukler have not progressed.
05Sporting director Steven Vanharan is seeking additional attacking players.
06No new developments have occurred regarding the center-back position.

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