La Liga clubs Getafe and Valencia are set to compete for the signing of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports.
Sadiq has struggled to adapt to life at Real Sociedad since he joined the club from Almeria in 2022.
The Nigerian forward was great during his time at Almeria, registering 43 goals and 19 assists in 84 appearances. Unfortunately, he has failed to replicate those performances at Real Sociedad.
Sadiq's time at San Sebastian has been marred by injuries. In his first season, he played just three games before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him put for the rest of the campaign.
Last season, he got a lot of game time, as he played 34 games. But he only produced three goals and one assist.
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This season, he has produced just one assist in eleven appearances. He has struggled to pin down a regular shirt and is now one of the fringe players at the club. Meanwhile, Sadiq has been heavily linked with an exit, with some clubs in Spain looking to acquire his services.
According to Relevo, Getafe and Valencia are set to battle each other for Sadiq's signature. Both clubs want to get his services in a six-month loan deal that will keep him till the end of the season.
Sadiq seems keener on moving to Valencia, and they should be able to pay the €1 million which Real Sociedad are demanding to sanction the loan deal. The 27-year-old striker will hope to make the move and find his form again.
