Real Sociedad are now ready to splash the cash for Sadiq Umar after a proposed transfer by the UD Almeria striker to fellow La Liga side Villarreal collapsed.
Real Sociedad are pushing to sign Umar Sadiq from Almería. Talks in progress, hopeful to get it done — after deal collapsed with Villarreal. ⚪️🔵 #RealSociedad
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2022
He’s the main option considered to replace Alexander Isak.
Sociedad pocketed 65 Million Euros, which could rise to 70 Million Euros plus add-ons, for Sweden international Alexander Isak to Newcastle United.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, are now ready to splash the cash on the Super Eagles striker as a direct replacement for Isak.
Top Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur also collaborated this story.
Almeria asking price for Sadiq Umar, who has so far netted twice in the new season, is put at around 30 Million Euros.
Sadiq, 25, has been linked with various clubs including Benfica in Portugal as well as Getafe in La Liga.
By Eyoh Solomon
