{"id":3432,"date":"2026-05-03T12:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T12:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=3432"},"modified":"2026-05-03T12:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T12:43:45","slug":"chelsea-to-battle-man-united-for-sunderlands-noah-sadiki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=3432","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea to battle Man United for Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki is on Chelsea\u2019s list of potential replacements for Enzo Fernandez should he leave this summer according to reports.<\/p>\n

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Having had a quiet January the Blues are once again expected to be busy this summer, with reinforcements required throughout the squad.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are said to still be looking for a centre back, whilst it\u2019s thought they want to add another midfielder and attacker.<\/p>\n

Chelsea want Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki<\/h2>\n

Chelsea have been heavily criticised for their youth focused recruitment policy, but they\u2019re reportedly going to target players with proven Premier League experience this summer.<\/p>\n

Co-owner Behdad Eghbali has stated the model will be tweaked, but fans will only believe it when they see evidence of it.<\/p>\n

A new midfielder was said to be a priority, even before doubts emerged over the future of Fernandez, and the Blues have been linked with several names.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are said to admire both Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, whilst Strasbourg\u2019s Valentin Barco is believed to be joining this summer.<\/p>\n

The Blues have also been linked with Sadiki, and Caught Offside have reported Chelsea held talks with his representatives last week.<\/p>\n

The report adds Manchester United are monitoring him carefully, whilst Arsenal and Everton are thought to also be in the mix.<\/p>\n

Caught Offside state Sunderland\u2019s stance is they have no intention of selling, but figures of around \u20ac50-\u20ac60m could change their mind.<\/p>\n

Sadiki is under contract until 2030 having joined the club last summer, and he\u2019s made 32 appearances in all competitions this season.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs to have made an enquiry for Brentford striker Igor Thiago, with the Bees expected to set their asking price at around \u00a380m.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thiago has scored 22 goals in the league this season, second to only Erling Haaland, and Brentford could face a tough task keeping hold of the Brazilian in the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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