Getafe is eyeing a move for Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq during the upcoming January transfer window, according to reports from Fichajes. The Madrid-based club’s manager, José Bordalás, is eager to strengthen his squad’s attacking options and sees Sadiq as a potential asset. Currently, the 27-year-old is with Real Sociedad, where he has faced significant challenges due to injuries since joining from Almería in the summer of 2022.
Sadiq’s tenure at Real Sociedad has been plagued by physical setbacks that have limited his opportunities on the pitch. So far this season, he has made only two starts and three substitute appearances in La Liga, as well as featuring in the Copa del Rey and UEFA Europa League, where he has provided one assist. His performance last season was similarly lackluster, recording two goals and one assist over 12 starts and 14 substitute appearances in La Liga. In total, Sadiq has managed just four goals for the Spanish side in two years.
Despite these struggles, Sadiq has shown flashes of his potential when fit. His combination of size, strength, and speed could be precisely what Getafe needs to enhance their attacking threat. Currently sitting 16th in La Liga with only eight points from nine matches, Getafe is looking to bolster their squad to avoid relegation. Bordalás believes that Sadiq’s attributes would complement Getafe’s high-pressure playing style, making him an appealing target for the club.
However, securing a deal for Sadiq will not be straightforward, as Real Sociedad is likely to be reluctant to let go of a player who has shown promise, even amid injury struggles. Nonetheless, Getafe is optimistic about their chances of negotiating a transfer in the January window. A move to Getafe could offer Sadiq a fresh start and a much-needed opportunity to regain his goal-scoring form in a new environment, potentially reigniting his career.