Sohrab Bakhtiari Zadeh, as the head coach of Esteghlal, is working to strengthen the team's lineup with the aim of achieving success in the second half of the season. He has provided the club management with a list of players he has in mind, which includes several domestic and foreign options.
Esteghlal's Forward Line Priorities
One of the main changes Bakhtiari Zadeh is considering relates to Esteghlal's forward line. He has identified Mama Tiam as a new option to replace Abreu. Some reports suggest that Bakhtiari Zadeh has asked the club's management to explore the conditions for acquiring Tiam. While Esteghlal has reached an agreement with Abreu, Bakhtiari Zadeh's request for a more prominent striker could significantly impact this transfer.
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Domestic Transfers and Star Returns
Alongside foreign options, Mohammad Javad Hosseinnejad has also emerged as one of the players of interest for Esteghlal. This player has expressed a desire to return to Iranian football and could join the blue-clad team if a release letter is paid. However, the final status of this transfer is still unclear, and the issue of the release letter remains one of the main obstacles in negotiations.
In the winger position, Mehdi Qayedi is recognized as Bakhtiari Zadeh's top priority for strengthening this position. Qayedi has previously been one of Esteghlal's favored players for a return, and the club has explored the conditions for acquiring him at various times. Additionally, the name Youssef Mazraei, a player active in the Premier League, appears on Bakhtiari Zadeh's list. Although the officials of Foolad do not wish for his departure, Mazraei is seeking to join Esteghlal.
Negotiations for Yadgar Rostami's Acquisition
Esteghlal has also resumed negotiations for the acquisition of Yadgar Rostami, a player from Fajr Sepasi. Rostami, who is capable of playing in both left and right winger positions as well as attacking midfield, is considered an attractive option for Bakhtiari Zadeh. Given the variety of options in this position, it remains to be seen whether negotiations with Rostami will reach a final agreement.
In a recent meeting between Bakhtiari Zadeh and the club's management, the name Masoud Mohibi was also mentioned as one of the coach's emphasized cases, and he has requested that the conditions for acquiring this player be examined. Additionally, Didier Ndong is likely to join Esteghlal in the mid-season, but the final details of this transfer still require official confirmation from the club.
Overall, considering the numerous changes in Esteghlal's lineup and the mentioned names, the future of this team in the second half of the season could be significantly influenced by these transfers. Esteghlal fans hope that with the strengthening of the squad, their team can achieve greater successes in the upcoming competitions.
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