Replacement on the way? Israel Hayom has learned that Maccabi Haifa have marked Lior Rafalov as Omer Atzili's replacement in the team, and that he is the main target at the moment in the transfer market.
The 37-year-old Israeli player, who has played in Belgium for the past 12 years, has established himself as one of the best legionnaires we have ever had, leaving Anderlecht after his contract expires.
Rafalov, who grew up in Maccabi Haifa, left the club for Club Brugge in the 2011 season after 7 successful seasons in the senior season. In order to return to his youth club, he may have a significant salary cut, and the Greens are expected to offer him a contract worth around $400,<> per season.
Speaking to Israel Hayom, HLN correspondent Nile van Asche said: "If he wants, I assume Anderlecht will release him to come to Israel for a retirement season, he has a high salary and needs to save money, but maybe he will agree to cut his salary and stay. With his technique, he's still one of the best footballers in the league."
Rafalov. Will he return to his youth club?, Photo: Ami Shumen
Josh Cohen on the way out
Another player who may soon leave the team is goalkeeper Josh Cohen, with whom the team has been unable to reach an agreement in negotiations.
Israel Hayom has learned that Cohen's replacement is Nathan Baxter, who belongs to Chelsea from the Premier League and was loaned to Hull City last season.
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Josh Cohen. On the way out, photo: Maor Elkeslassy
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