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MS Ashdod midfielder Ilay Tamam is attracting interest from Premier League clubs. Hapoel Ramat Gan approached Ashdod last week to secure Tamam, who has played for the team over the past three seasons.

Initially Ashdod made clear it has no interest in negotiations, as the club aims to assemble a strong side capable of winning promotion from the National League to the Premier League next season. Alternatively, should Ironi Tiberias be relegated amid the transfers affair, Ashdod wants a squad ready to compete in the top flight.

Hapoel Ramat Gan tabled an opening bid, yet gaps remain wide at this stage, both in principle and between the fee Ashdod would accept and the amount the newly promoted club is prepared to pay.

Tamam is under contract for next season with Ashdod, where officials are assembling a strong midfield featuring Roei Gordana, Nigerian import Victor Ochai, Ilay Tamam, Shlivo Harush and new signing Dor Micha.

Hapoel Ramat Gan coach Masai Dego knows Tamam well, having worked with him in Hapoel Tel Aviv's youth setup. Tamam developed at Hapoel Tel Aviv alongside several players who went on to become prominent figures in Israeli football, among them Osher Davida and Stav Turiel.

Tamam ranks among Ashdod's standout performers, and Jacky Ben Zaken will not rush to sell him this summer.