Nigeria International, Sadiq Umar could still leave his club, UD Almeria in the current transfer window, but the forward will likely remain in LaLiga.
According to reports, Sadiq is a transfer target for Real Sociedad, who are in search for a replacement for Sweden International Alexander Isak, "New Zlatan", who left the Reale Arena for St. James Park.
22 year old Isak joined Premier League side Newcastle United on a record £63 million fee, and Sadiq fits the profile of the departed Swedish goal poacher.
So far this season, the 25 year-old Nigerian has got two goals in threeLa Liga appearances for Almeria as he announced himself to the Spanish topflight after back to backs seasons in the Segunda as a lethal poacher.
Respected Italian Journalist, Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Player is Real Sociedad’s main transfer target.
https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1564291593166782465
— (@FabrizioRomano) December 6, 2017
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The Player’s initial suitors, Villarreal CF, pulled out of the deal over his valuation by Almeria.
Regardless, the player is still on the transfer list and Sociedad are ready to meet his valuation of over €18million, meanwhile Villarreal have not completely ruled out a move for the player.