Maccabi Haifa pursues loan deal for Loizos Loizou from Red Star Belgrade

Reports from Israel suggest that Maccabi Haifa is seeking to sign Cypriot winger Loizos Loizou on loan from Red Star Belgrade. The Israeli club is reportedly looking for reinforcements following a serious injury to Manuel Benson. Loizou, who transferred to the Serbian club for 3.5 million euros just two months ago, has faced a challenging start to his tenure in Belgrade.

While some sources claim that an official proposal for a season-long loan has been submitted, others contradict these reports. Sources close to the player have explicitly denied the rumors, asserting that Loizou remains fully committed to his current club. He is currently preparing for the upcoming UEFA Europa League playoff match against Viktoria Plzen scheduled for August 20.

The final decision regarding the 22-year-old winger's future rests with Red Star's new coach, Albert Riera. Riera is expected to evaluate whether Loizou fits into his tactical plans for the remainder of the season. Despite previous speculation linking him to other Israeli clubs like Maccabi Tel Aviv, no formal departure has been confirmed at this time.