Man Utd join Chelsea in race for £15m Sunderland midfield sensation

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 £15 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.