Almeria fc striker Sadiq Umar is on the radar of Segunda A side Sevilla football club. Sadiq’s recent good run of form as put him in an advantage position to be signed by Sevilla.
According to Spanish tabloid, estadiodeportivo, Sevilla sporting director, Monchi, is believed to be a huge fan of the former Partizan Belgrade man and is ready to seal a deal quickly for the Nigerian ahead of other interested clubs.
Several reports also claim La Liga giants Barcelona and English Premier League club Newcastle have shown interest in the striker.
Since his return from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Almeria are back to winning ways, having struggled without their key player. They are now back in the second position, following four consecutive victories, with Sadiq scoring five goals and providing two assists in those games.
Sevilla failed in their bid to sign the 25-year-old during the January transfer window after Almeria turned down their offer of €20m for the striker.
With Sevilla eager to try again ahead of next season, the website wrote that Almeria are standing firm on a fee of €60m, the player’s release clause.
Super Eagles and Almeria striker, Umar Sadiq has been nominated for the Spanish Segunda Division Player of the Month award for February.
The 25-year-old returned from the Africa Cup of Nations to halt Almeria’s poor form in the league. He powered them to victory in all four matches in February compared to no wins in the four where their talisman was away.