Maccabi Tel Aviv, where Lemkin played on loan for the 2024/25 season, had an option to buy him but failed to exercise it within the agreed timeframe. Maccabi was very interested in signing Lemkin and attempted to negotiate a lower price with Shakhtar but was unsuccessful.

Maccabi Tel Aviv was unable to purchase Stav Lemkin from Shakhtar despite his current loan at the club. According to the Israeli portal One, Shakhtar is asking for a transfer fee of 1.8 million euros for the 22-year-old central defender. While Maccabi Tel Aviv was unsuccessful in securing Lemkin, MLS club Colorado Rapids is reportedly ready to meet Shakhtar's demands, indicating a potential move for Lemkin to the United States. This season, Lemkin has made 28 appearances and provided one assist while on loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv.