LaLiga side Alaves have opened discussion with the representative of Nigeria international striker Sadiq Umar over a move to the club from Real Sociedad in the ongoing summer transfer window, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Sadiq is facing an uncertain future at Real Sociedad despite comments by the club’s president about keeping him at the club, following his impressive showing in pre season so far.
Missing from the club’s training tour of Japan due to visa and uncertainty over his future, the 28 year old will team up with the rest of the team when they are back from the training tour, but he will likely leave if all goes well with Alaves.
Following the sale of Joaquín Panichelli to Racing Strasbourg for €16.5 million, Alaves are in the market for a replacement and see the Nigerian as someone who fits the bill due to his experience playing in the league.
The club only have Asier Villalibre and Toni Martínez going into the new season with the departure of Kike García after his contract expired, making the search for a new striker a must for the club.
Basque media outlet Onda Vasca says already in talks with Umar Sadiq to try to sign him this summer and move him from San Sebastián to Vitoria, they are sufficiently convinced that he will bring the form he should in the second half of last season, while on loan to Valencia.
He scored six goals in 18 games at the club , but they turned down the option of signing him permanently due to financial issues.
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