Man Utd join Chelsea in race for 315m Sunderland midfield sensation

Man Utd join Chelsea in race for 315m Sunderland midfield sensation

Man United have reportedly joined Chelsea in the race to sign highly-rated Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki following his impressive Premier League start.

Sunderland’s early season form has been one of the best stories about the 2025-26 Premier League campaign so far.

Currently sitting in ninth, just three points off the top four, the newly promoted side have reaped the benefits from a very busy summer transfer window.

Sadiki, 20, joined from Belgian club Union St.Gilloise in the summer for 315 million, but is already attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in the league.

According to Sky Sports’ Sacha Tavolieri, Man United view Sadiki as a much cheaper alternative to Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.

Chelsea are also interested and it’s understood they sent representatives directly to Sunderland to ascertain a price tag after their 2-1 defeat earlier in the season.