Man United Competes with Chelsea for Sunderland’s Young Star

Impressive Start for Sunderland

Reports indicate that Manchester United has entered the competition alongside Chelsea to sign the highly regarded Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, who has made a strong impression since the start of the Premier League season.

Currently, Sunderland’s early season performance stands out as one of the more captivating narratives of the 2025-26 Premier League.

The team is presently in ninth place, a mere three points shy of reaching the top four. Their success can be attributed to an active summer transfer window that bolstered their squad.

Rising Star Noah Sadiki

At just 20 years old, Sadiki made the move from Belgian side Union St. Gilloise this summer for a fee of £15 million. His performances on the pitch have already begun to attract the attention of several top-tier clubs in the league.

According to reports from Sky Sports’ Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester United considers Sadiki a more cost-effective option compared to Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.

Chelsea has also expressed interest, with reports suggesting they dispatched scouts to Sunderland to inquire about Sadiki’s market value following their 2-1 loss to Sunderland earlier this season.