Getafe are eyeing Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq as a key transfer target this summer, with the Real Sociedad forward emerging as a potential replacement for the outgoing Christantus Uche, Soccernet.ng reports .
With Uche on the verge of a 20 million move to the Premier League after a standout season, the Madrid-based club are keen to bolster their frontline and see Sadiq as an ideal candidate to fill the void, according to TodoFichajes .
The 28-year-old forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Valencia , where he played a pivotal role in helping the club avoid relegation.
Getafe eye Umar SadiqSadiq's parent club, Real Sociedad, are open to parting ways with the striker. Despite a 20 million investment in 2022 following a successful spell at Almeria, his time in San Sebastian has been largely underwhelming.
Persistent injuries and limited opportunities saw him manage just 482 minutes of action in La Liga last season without scoring, prompting a mid-season loan switch to Valencia.