Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv have made an audacious attempt to re - sign Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor, the midfielder's agent, Atta Aneke has confirmed to allnigeriasoccer.com.

The leadership of the Reds asked Betis about the possibility of taking Nosa Igiebor on loan instead of paying for his transfer fee thought to be around 1.5 million euros.

But the proposal from Hapoel was turned down as manager Pepe Mel still has faith in Nosa's qualities.

''Hapoel Tel Aviv approached us for a loan, but neither we or Betis were interested at all.

''Nosa is playing in Betis and he's happy there,'' Atta Aneke said to allnigeriasoccer.com.

Nosa Igiebor is contractually bound to Real Betis until the summer of 2016.