Overview
- Reports attributed to Sky Sports Switzerland say Manchester United have maintained contact with Noah Sadiki’s representatives while Chelsea made a direct valuation enquiry to Sunderland after the October 25 match at Stamford Bridge.
- Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris downplayed talk of a January departure, saying interest from bigger clubs does not mean the 20-year-old will leave.
- Sadiki joined Sunderland from Union Saint-Gilloise in July for around £15m and has started every Premier League game this season, anchoring a strong early campaign.
- Manchester United view the defensive midfielder as a potential alternative if a move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba remains too costly, reflecting broader midfield planning.
- The Belgium-born DR Congo international is primarily a holding midfielder but can also cover centre-back and full-back, which has increased his appeal to elite recruiters.