Noah Sadiki is staying put, at least for now. Sunderland have told the midfielder and his camp that they are not looking to cash in this summer, despite interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. The stance fits a club that sees him as part of the long-term plan, not a player to move on quickly.

Sunderland's refusal to sell

The clearest version of the story comes from TEAMtalk sources, who say Sunderland have made it clear to Sadiki that they have no intention of allowing him to leave this summer. Sports Mole were even more direct, reporting that the club sent an unambiguous message to Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea after their interest in the midfielder.

There is a practical reason behind the line they have drawn. Sadiki joined Sunderland from Union Saint-Gilloise last summer for £15 million, and he made 33 Premier League appearances for the club last season. Sunderland also believe their first European campaign in more than a century makes keeping their core players even more important.

Why the interest has grown

The chase from elite clubs is easy to understand. Sports Mole say Sadiki made 33 league starts as either a number six or central midfielder and scored once, which points to a player trusted quickly after arriving. That level of usage is what makes him hard to ignore, and it is also why Sunderland are being firm about his status.

The one wrinkle in the reporting is the detail around his move. TEAMtalk say he arrived last summer for £15 million, while Sports Mole put the figure at £14 million and dated the transfer to July 2025. The wider point does not change, though. Sunderland paid to bring him in, he played 33 times in the league, and they are not under pressure to sell because of his contract, which runs until June 2030.

For now, the message from Wearside is that Sadiki is central to what comes next. Sunderland are not behaving like a club prepared to dismantle the side after a strong season, and the first European campaign in more than a century only hardens that view.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →