Valencia have stepped up for Umar Sadiq, offering Real Sociedad a full-wage loan deal and expressing clear interest in bringing the Nigerian striker back — www.isagoal.com reports.
Spanish source Sport revealed that despite murmurs of interest from Getafe and Girona, only Valencia have put forward an official offer for the Super Eagles forward.
The 27-year-old spent last season’s second half at the Mestalla, where he scored five goals in 16 outings, making a solid impression despite limited minutes.
“I’d take him back in a heartbeat—he fit into our system better than expected,” said a source close to Valencia’s coaching staff.
Real Sociedad seem open to the loan, especially with a purchase option now part of the proposal. The club continues to assess the deal, hoping to recoup some of their original investment.
Sadiq’s pre-season has been disrupted by a viral illness, keeping him from training with the first team and leaving him out of their ongoing UK camp.
While the striker trains solo in Spain, the move to Valencia could give him the consistency and platform he’s lacked since his time at Roma.
This article was updated 3 hours ago