Sociedad eyes Umar Sadiq’s return from Valencia

Umar Sadiq’s loan spell at Valencia has reignited interest in his future, with Real Sociedad considering welcoming the Nigerian striker this summer as part of a strategic transfer move, Soccernet.ng reports.

Despite sending him to Mestalla in January, La Real remain open to bringing Umar Sadiq back to Donostia, where he could play a crucial role in their plans to sign UD Almería’s prolific forward, Luis Suárez.

Before moving to Valencia, Sadiq’s time at Real Sociedad had been plagued by misfortune. After impressing at UD Almería, earning a move to La Real in 2022, a serious knee injury disrupted his momentum. Since then, he has struggled to rediscover his best form, leading to his temporary switch to Valencia.

At the Mestalla, however, signs of a revival are emerging. The 26-year-old has already netted twice—once in La Liga and once in the Copa del Rey—showing glimpses of the sharpness that once made him a feared striker.

Valencia is reportedly satisfied with his progress, and while the club has yet to trigger a permanent transfer, it remains interested in keeping him beyond the summer. The team could attempt to renegotiate his €10 million purchase clause or push for an extended loan, depending on his performances in the coming months.

However, Real Sociedad’s primary objective is not necessarily to reintegrate Sadiq into their squad but to use him as a bargaining chip in their pursuit of a proven goalscorer, according to Que. Their target? UD Almería’s Luis Suárez.

The Colombian forward has been in blistering form this season, scoring 20 goals in La Liga Hypermotion. With Almería unlikely to retain him, Real Sociedad see an opportunity to strike a deal—one that could involve sending Sadiq back to his former club as part of the negotiations.