Alavés is paying close attention to Umar Sadiq's situation, as the Nigerian forward, who is under contract with Real Sociedad until 2028, faces uncertainty about his future. Although he performed well at Valencia last season, where there was a possibility of a permanent transfer for approximately 10 million euros, Sadiq returned to Real Sociedad for preseason training. The new coach, Sergio Francisco, has joined the team, leaving Sadiq's role in the squad uncertain. Meanwhile, Alavés, along with Elche, is keeping a close watch on his developments, while other clubs, including Samsunspor and Besiktas from Turkey, as well as teams from Arabia and Qatar, have also expressed interest.