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Valencia had a very busy winter transfer window, bringing in Max Aarons, Umar Sadiq and Ivan Jaime – they also had outgoings, although they have managed to avoid losing one of their talented younger players after the deadline has closed in Spain.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 28

Valencia dealt another transfer blow as second midfield target rejects Mestalla move

Valencia have already signed Umar Sadiq and Max Aarons this month, and they are now hoping to add a new attacking midfielder to Carlos Corberan’s squad before the winter transfer window closes next week.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 4

Valencia facing late competition for transfer target

After closing the loan signing of Umar Sadiq, Valencia have moved on quickly to their next transfer target: Ivan Fresneda. A deal for the former Real Madrid

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 4

Valencia confirm Umar Sadiq transfer to boost La Liga survival hopes

Valencia have completed the first transfer of the Carlos Corberan era with Umar Sadiq arriving on loan. Los Che have been working on a deal to bring in the Nigeria international prior to Corberan’s return to the club.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 2

Valencia close in on first signing of Carlos Corberan era as deal agreed for Nigerian striker

The first half of the season was disastrous for Valencia, and their poor form has meant that they occupy a place in the La Liga relegation zone. New head coach Carlos Corberan has been tasked with guiding Los Che away from trouble, although he will require help on the transfer front for this.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 23

Getafe in talks to bring in striker from Real Sociedad

It has been a tough first half of the season for Getafe, who go into the winter break in 17th position in the La Liga table. Jose Bordalas’ side have struggled massively in the goalscoring department, and this is the primary reason that they are so close to the relegation zone.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 2

Third Nigeria forward offered to Sevilla by agents

Real Sociedad and Nigeria striker Umar Sadiq is going through it in Donostia-San Sebastian. Arriving as their record signing three summers ago, a cruciate ligament injury in his second game was the start of a long period of discontent in Gipuzkoa.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 31

Striker’s refusal holding up swap agreement between Real Sociedad and Getafe

Real Sociedad have been pursuing a new striker for weeks, with head coach Imanol Alguacil unsatisfied with this current options of Sheraldo Becker, Umar Sadiq and Carlos Fernandez.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 3

Real Sociedad set sights on new striker with high price tag

After making Umar Sadiq their record signing just two years ago, Real Sociedad are again on the hunt for a new striker. They have set their sights on Getafe’s Borja Mayoral.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / June 16

Real Sociedad could offload striker amid injury concerns

Real Sociedad are considering the possibility of selling striker Umar Sadiq this summer. La Real are expected to make changes to their squad in the coming weeks.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 22

Record signing at Real Sociedad asks to leave club

Real Sociedad‘s record signing Umar Sadiq has had a tough spell in Donostia-San Sebastian. While so many players thrive at the Reale Arena, just 1,363 mintues and three goals tell the story of his season.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 15

Getafe showing interest in summer move for Real Sociedad outcast

It’s been a treacherous two-year spell at Real Sociedad for Umar Sadiq, who has struggled for prominence during his time in Donostia-San Sebastian. He tore his ACL soon after arriving from Almeria, but he’s still barely playing after his recovery.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 30

Real Sociedad will look to cash on in €20m flop this summer

It’s safe to say that Umar Sadiq has had a very difficult time at Real Sociedad. Having signed from Almeria in the summer of 2022 for a fee of €20m, he ended up rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament just two weeks later, which saw him ruled out for almost 12 months.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 19, 2024

‘Maybe we should have a card for referees too’ – Real Mallorca forward fumes over officiating

Real Mallorca forward and cult hero Abdon Prats has called for players or clubs to be able to book referees too, after they got on the wrong side of referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 19, 2024

Real Sociedad star Umar Sadiq speaks out over AFCON injury controversy

Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has offered his version of events amid an injury controversy at the Africa Cup of Nations. Sadiq looked set to play a key role in Nigeria’s attack at the tournament on the back of his return to fitness with La Real this season.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 17, 2024

Nigeria coach admits confusion at Umar Sadiq situation following Real Sociedad call-up

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has admitted that he is unclear as to how Umar Sadiq has seemingly recovered from injury weeks ahead of schedule. Sadiq was due to be one of the players to lead the line for the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nations, but Peseiro dropped him from the squad after an injury.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 16, 2024

Real Sociedad star called up for Copa del Rey clash despite having been ruled out of AFCON due to injury

Real Sociedad make the short trip to Pamplona on Wednesday as they take on Osasuna in their Copa del Rey round of 16 tie. The competition presents a good opportunity for silverware for the Basque side, who will likely go all out to reach the later stages of the competition.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 11, 2024

Real Sociedad star ruled out of Africa Cup of Nations after picking up knee injury

It has been a difficult few days for Nigeria. Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface picked up a muscle injury earlier this week, which has ruled him out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast, and the Super Eagles have now lost another attacking option.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 2, 2024

Real Sociedad in talks to re-sign former Arsenal winger as free agent

Real Sociedad have not been expected to sign anyone this month, although with Takefusa Kubo, Umar Sadiq and Hamari Traore all unavailable for the next few weeks due to participation in the Asian Cup and Africa Cup of Nations respectively, Imanol Alguacil’s side may need some short-term reinforcements.