Several heavyweights have been linked with a move away from Real Sociedad in the summer, including Martin Zubimendi, Robin Le Normand and Mikel Merino. The owners of the club are willing to keep all their services, and instead they will try to move on to those who are in trouble.
One player set to leave is Umar Sadiq, La Real's record signing from two summers ago. The Nigerian striker has struggled for prominence since returning from an ACL tear, and he asked to leave in search of regular first team football.
According to AS Diary, Alaves asked to sign Sadiq in the summer. Luis Garcia Plaza's side will need a new striker when Samu Omorodion returns to Atletico Madrid at the end of the season.
Alaves have good relations with Real societyso there is a good chance they will be ahead of other clubs in the race. Getafe is also linked with Sadiq in recent months.
