Urko Izeta, Granada target for the winter transfer window | OneFootball

According to AS newspaper this Tuesday, the Nazarí club has expressed its interest in the Basque striker Urko Izeta. The forward, who is under contract until June 2027, is looking for a temporary move to get the playing time he is not finding under Ernesto Valverde’s management in Bilbao.

The player’s situation at Athletic Club is notably complicated. Despite recent injuries to key players such as Sannadi, Iñaki Williams, and Berenguer, Izeta has barely played minutes in three league matches. The red-and-white coach has opted for alternative solutions, such as converting Unai Gómez to the '9' position in recent weeks.

In fact, the lack of confidence in Izeta has been evident in the Champions League, where he was not even registered on the squad list. Furthermore, Valverde has promoted young striker Asier Hierro from the reserves, a move that highlights Izeta’s place in the attacking hierarchy.

Granada, for its part, sees the player as a quality reinforcement opportunity for their attack. The striker already demonstrated his goal-scoring potential during his loan at CD Mirandés, where he scored 15 goals in 44 matches and provided three assists, playing a key role in the fight for promotion.

A loan move to the Andalusian side in the winter transfer window appears to be the most beneficial solution for all parties: Athletic would see their asset increase in value, Granada would gain a proven goal scorer, and Izeta would regain his competitive rhythm.

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