Five-way battle for Óskarsson

Orri Óskarsson, Icelandic forward of 22 years from Real Sociedad, has come onto the radar of several Premier League teams ahead of the winter transfer market. Everton, along with Tottenham, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Brentford, is monitoring his progress after he has reached six goals this season, although the San Sebastián club does not plan to negotiate his exit in January.

Everton is looking for a forward and the Premier League is watching Óskarsson

The Everton appears to be one of the clubs most attentive to Óskarsson's development. According to information published by Graeme Bailey on TEAMtalk, the team led by David Moyes is exploring alternatives to strengthen their attack during the winter market. The presence of Thierno Barry as the only natural center forward in the squad explains part of that need.

The list of interested parties also includes Tottenham, Newcastle, Sunderland, and Brentford, which are gathering information about the Real Sociedad attacker. The overlap of several English teams may increase competition if any decide to turn the monitoring into a proposal in the coming months.

Óskarsson has scored six goals between LaLiga and the Europa League, a figure that supports his offensive progression. In his first two seasons in San Sebastián, he scored three and nine goals, respectively, so his current production already exceeds that of his initial campaign with the season still to play.

Coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has also highlighted his contribution beyond goal-scoring. After the victory against Rayo, he valued the forward's work in pressing, his movements to offer depth, and his ability to recover balls, in addition to noting the significance of the goal that decided the match.

🚨🇪🇸 | GOAL: ORRI OSKARSSON OPENS THE SCORING FOR REAL SOCIEDAD! Real Sociedad 1-0 Rayo Vallecano. https://t.co/qIejpiyWGH

— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) November 8, 2026

Real Sociedad does not want to lose their forward in January

The position of the San Sebastián club complicates any possible operation. Orri Óskarsson has a contract until June 2030, a duration that allows Real Sociedad to maintain control over his future without the pressure of an immediate renewal. Information published by AS indicates that the entity does not plan to negotiate his departure during the winter market.

The sports context reinforces this position. The Icelander has just decided a league match and is in a phase of growth in which the team can benefit from his continuity. Letting him go midway through the season would necessitate seeking alternatives for a position where his goal-scoring output is increasing.

Moreover, Óskarsson serves as captain of Iceland, a national team with which he maintains international presence. His performance in San Sebastián allows him to approach upcoming commitments with arguments to consolidate his position both at the club and in the national team.

The next reference will be the market in January 2027. If Everton, Tottenham, Newcastle, Sunderland, or Brentford decide to move forward, they will have to evaluate the stance of a Real Sociedad that does not contemplate facilitating the forward’s exit in the middle of the season. For now, Óskarsson will continue to focus on increasing his goal tally, while the Premier League keeps his development under observation.