Noah Sadiki of DR Congo runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Playoff tournament match between Congo DR and Jamaica at Guadalajara Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Simon Barber/Getty Images)
Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki is shaping up to be one of the headline names of the 2026 summer transfer window.
Having earned 18 caps for the DR Congo national team, Sadiki has caught the eye with consistent performances in the Premier League this season, drawing the attention of England’s biggest clubs.
Chelsea and Man United want Noah Sadiki
Sources have informed CaughtOffside that Chelsea held fresh talks with his representatives last week and is understood to have listed him among the potential replacements for Enzo Fernández.
Manchester United, meanwhile, regard Sadiki as one of their priority targets, dispatching scouts repeatedly throughout the campaign to monitor him closely. Arsenal and Everton are also in the mix, while Tottenham Hotspur’s long-standing admiration for the player could only turn into concrete action depending on their league position.
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Sunderland wants a premium for Sadiki
On Sunderland’s side, the stance is firm. The club hierarchy sees Sadiki as central to their long-term project and has no intention of selling. His contract runs until 2030, giving Sunderland strong leverage at the negotiating table.
Only an astronomical bid would force them to reconsider. Figures in the region of €50–60 million could make them think twice. That would represent a huge rise in value for a player signed from Union Saint-Gilloise for €17 million.
Sadiki’s current market valuation stands at €30 million, with annual earnings of around €2.4 million in England. A move to one of Europe’s elite clubs would likely bring a significant salary increase.
In conclusion, the Noah Sadiki file is set to become one of…
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