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Man Utd Make Contact to Sign Sunderland Star Noah Sadiki
Manchester United and Chelsea have both shown interest in Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, with Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri reporting that both Premier League clubs have made approaches to understand the conditions of a potential deal.
Sadiki, who joined Sunderland from Anderlecht, has emerged as one of the Championship’s most exciting young midfielders this season, attracting attention from several top-flight sides. According to Tavolieri, Manchester United made the first move, contacting the player’s entourage at the start of the season to express their interest and gather information about his situation.
Chelsea have also entered the picture, with Tavolieri stating that the London club reached out directly to Sunderland to enquire about the player’s asking price as they explore midfield opportunities for future windows.
Speaking via his reporting, Tavolieri revealed that Manchester United initiated early dialogue with Sadiki’s camp as part of their wider recruitment monitoring. While no negotiations have taken place, the contact indicates that United are tracking the 20-year-old closely and assessing whether he could fit into the club’s long-term plans.
United have been linked with several young midfielders in recent months as they look to rejuvenate the squad with athletic, technically capable talent. Sadiki’s performances in the Championship have positioned him as a player with strong development potential, though Tavolieri did not specify whether United intend to make a formal offer.
At this stage, United’s interest remains exploratory.
Chelsea enquire about price as they join the race
Chelsea’s recruitment department have also made a move, with Tavolieri reporting that the club contacted Sunderland to ask about the potential fee required to sign Sadiki. The Blues are known for aggressively targeting emerging talent across Europe and have built a long-term squad strategy around acquiring young players before their value rises.
Like United, Chelsea have not submitted a bid, and Tavolieri did not suggest any active talks. Their enquiry reflects an early-stage assessment rather than a concrete transfer push. However, the fact that Chelsea reached out directly to Sunderland signals that Sadiki’s stock is rising rapidly.
Sunderland yet to set public stance
Tavolieri did not reveal Sunderland’s response or their valuation of Sadiki. The club have not communicated publicly whether they would entertain offers either in January or during the summer window. With Sadiki establishing himself in their midfield, Sunderland may be reluctant to sell unless a significant proposal is made.
As it stands, the situation remains open, with both Manchester United and Chelsea gathering information while Sunderland continue their season.
What happens next?
Based on Tavolieri’s update, the next steps depend on whether either Premier League side choose to escalate their interest. Manchester United have already made initial contact with the player’s entourage, while Chelsea have gone directly to Sunderland to enquire about pricing.
Nothing is advanced, no negotiations are underway, and no fees or terms have been discussed. Sadiki is simply a young midfielder now firmly on the radar of two of England’s biggest clubs.
With the January window approaching, both sides could revisit their interest – but for now, Sadiki remains a name to watch rather than a player on the verge of a move.
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