An initial offer from Serie A club Lecce for Dutch centre-back Tyrese Asante, 24, was rejected by Maccabi Tel Aviv. Monza is also reportedly showing significant interest in the defender. An improved bid from Lecce is expected to be submitted soon. Meanwhile, discussions between Lecce and Asante are making positive progress, and although a personal agreement is not yet in place, there is an expectation that one will be reached. Asante is open to a departure this summer and has one year left on his contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, which holds an option to extend it by another season. Asante joined his current club in July 2024 and has been capped 6 times by the Netherlands U21 team. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.70m.