Barca target Sadiq as a 'replacement' for prematurely retired Kun Aguero
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Nigerian striker is performing superbly at La Liga 2 side Almeria and is not too expensive, which is extremely important for the Blaugrana
This summer, it was reported about Bayern and Manchester City, then about Villarreal and Sevilla, a few days ago about Newcastle, and the latest information tells that the Spanish LaLiga 2 side Almeria are overwhelmed with calls for Umar Sadiq.
This news was published by the respectable Catalan daily El Mundo Deportivo, and it says that the Nigerian is on none other than Barcelona wishlist!
Yes, as strange as it may seem at first glance, Mundo explains that Camp Nou outfit is eager to sign former Partizan Belgrade striker during the January transfer window, after learning that Sergio Kun Aguero will have to end his career immediately due to heart issues.
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Also, Luuk de Jong should return to Seville. With such a reduced attacking potential, Barca needs fresh blood, and Sadiq is among the candidates.
The text explains that Barcelona's wish is not new since they've been monitoring Umar's performance since he arrived in Spain in the fall of 2020. The former Blaugrana's sports director Ramon Planes mentioned him several times at meetings when they discussed potential signings.
Mundo, however, reminds us that the first target of the Catalans is Arthur Cabral from Basel. If they fail in a mission to bring in the 23-year-old centre-forward recommended by the Portuguese legend Deco, Barcelona will turn to backup solutions. And Sadiq's chances are very high then.
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