Overview

• Valencia CF has lodged a formal season-long loan proposal for Umar Sadiq, standing as the only club with a concrete offer this summer.
• Real Sociedad shifted its stance after failing to attract purchase bids and views a loan as a way to recover part of its transfer outlay.
• Negotiations are progressing under moderate optimism, with final agreement resting on performance-based bonuses tied to goals and appearances.
• Sadiq’s summer viral illness hindered his preseason training in Zubieta and likely rules him out of Real’s upcoming Bournemouth friendlies.
• The striker and Valencia coach Corberán are both keen on reuniting to provide Sadiq with the regular minutes he needs to regain match fitness.