Overview
- Multiple reports this week say Chelsea have stepped up checks on 21-year-old Noah Sadiki and Manchester United have him firmly on their radar for the summer window.
- Sunderland are reported to have no current intention of approving a sale and would only consider a significant bid well above his estimated £26m valuation.
- Sadiki joined Sunderland from Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise in summer 2025 for about £15m and is under contract until 2030, which reduces any pressure to sell.
- United’s interest is tied to a midfield rebuild with Casemiro set to leave and Manuel Ugarte uncertain, while Chelsea view Sadiki as a possible Enzo Fernández replacement, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton also monitoring.
- The DR Congo international has been a standout this season with roughly 29 appearances and a strong partnership with Granit Xhaka, including a tireless display in a 1-0 win over Tottenham.