St. Étienne Increases Offer for Mahmoud Jabber, Negotiations with Maccabi Haifa Continue

Latest Developments in Transfer Talks

In a recent twist in the ongoing transfer saga, French club St. Étienne has improved its bid for Maccabi Haifa’s Mahmoud Jabber. Following an earlier proposal of €1.6 million, which was raised from an initial €1.2 million earlier last week, St. Étienne has now submitted a new offer totaling €1.75 million. This latest bid includes an additional €50,000 bonus contingent on St. Étienne’s promotion from the second tier to the top division.

Maccabi Haifa’s Stance

Despite this latest offer, Maccabi Haifa remains firm on its valuation of Jabber, insisting on a transfer fee of €2.5 million. The negotiations surrounding Jabber’s potential move are proving to be complex and appear to still be far from resolution.

Parallel Negotiations

While the discussions regarding Jabber continue, Maccabi Haifa is also keen to expedite negotiations for the acquisition of Mahmoud Kna’an from Maccabi Ashdod. Reports suggest that Kna’an could be signed for at least €2 million, indicating that Haifa is actively pursuing enhancements to their squad in the midst of ongoing transfer activities.

The developments reflect the strategic maneuvers typical in the football transfer market, as clubs aim to bolster their rosters while navigating financial negotiations. Further updates are expected as both clubs engage in discussions to find a mutually agreeable outcome