Hapoel Beer Sheva are believed to be considering a move for Nir Bitton.
In January the Israeli side resigned Hatem Abd Elhamed after 18 months at Celtic with agent Dudu Dahan very well connected at both clubs.
Bitton signed a new contract in December 2019 which was reported to run until the summer of 2023 but there is some doubt about Celtic’s contract announcements with Leigh Griffiths available as a free agent despite the club claiming that he had signed until summer 2022.
Neil Lennon signed Bitton in 2013 as a midfielder but over the last four years almost all of his appearances have been in central defence.
Discussing interest in Hibs keeper Ofir Marciano Israel Hayom reports:
By the way, BS (Beer Sheva) is examining several directions regarding Israeli players who can join next season. The chances of joining Dor Micha are very high as there is already a principled agreement between the parties from January. In addition, an attempt will be made to bring back Nir Bitton, who experienced a complex season at Celtic.
After eight years in Scotland Bitton might be interested in a return to Israel with a big turnover of players expected under the incoming Celtic management team.
With Kris Ajer likely to move on Bitton and Stephen Welsh look like being the only fit central defenders available for pre-season training with Chris Jullien still recuperating from knee surgery.