Real Sociedad pursues elite forward to complete their summer transfer window

With just three weeks until the summer transfer window closes, Real Sociedad has accelerated its moves in the attacking department. With a defensive signing virtually wrapped up, the sporting directors have shifted focus to the forward line, where there is an "imperative" need according to Pellegrino Matarazzo's roadmap.

The txuri urdin squad currently has only two pure strikers of quality: Mikel Oyarzabal and Orri Óskarsson. The coach has requested a third attacker of stature—one who brings speed, goal-scoring ability, and tactical intelligence on the counter. According to Mundo Deportivo, among the main targets is Fabio Silva, the Portuguese forward from Borussia Dortmund who starred at UD Las Palmas last season with ten goals in 25 matches.

Talks with Dortmund center on a loan move for the Portuguese striker following his difficult adaptation to the Bundesliga. Also under consideration is Endrick, the young Brazilian from Real Madrid, whom Real Sociedad has been formally tracking for over a year. The San Sebastián club has revisited the possibility of a loan that would allow the forward to gain minutes and prominence.