Hapoel Be'er Sheva have intensified their push to land the signature of Obinna Obiefule, record goalscorer in the history of the Malta Premier League, in the January transfer window, according to reports in Israel.

After 18 rounds of matches , Hapoel Be'er Sheva have the second worst attack in the championship. It is logical that the priority of coach Elisha Levy in the winter transfer market is the recruitment of a striker to bolster the team's attacking options.

There has been contact between representatives of Obiefule and Hapoel Be'er Sheva. And the Nigerians striker could arrive Israel in the coming days to start mandatory tests before being offered a contract.

Obiefule is tied to the colors of Mosta until the summer of 2013. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that he has a release clause of 40,000 euros. Teams in Russia, Belgium and Norway are keeping tabs on his transfer situation.

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