Noah Sadiki has put in performances worthy enough for some of the big Premier League teams to register their interest in the midfielder. As per Fichajes, Arsenal are the latest to enter the race for the Sunderland star, with Manchester United and Chelsea also credited with links to the Congolese star.
Noah Sadiki has proved himself at the top level in the Premier League, following his move from Union SG in Belgium to Sunderland. The Black Cats added the midfielder in a reported £15 million deal back in the summer, and their investment has paid off in a big way, given where they are about to finish this term.
While they are not interested in entertaining offers for the Congolese midfielder, a large enough proposal from some of Sadiki’s suitors will certainly turn their heads. Arsenal are the latest to enter the race for the 21-year-old midfielder, with Mikel Arteta eager to add an energetic and all-action midfielder to his squad.
Arsenal have some depth issues in central midfield, and could target a top-quality player in the position to compete with their current stars in the middle. The long season at the Emirates has shown the need for a new midfielder, especially with the team short following Mikel Merino’s long-term injury. Sadiki could certainly add a new dimension to the way they operate on the field, and he could be a smart signing for Arteta.
The Gunners are looking towards other names too, with links to Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller among others. Arteta is also keen on exploring a move for Barcelona’s Marc Casado, as per reports, while Atalanta’s Ederson has also been mentioned. Sadiki trumps everyone else on that list for his experience in the Premier League, and the performances for high-flying Sunderland are proof of his quick adaptation to the English game.
Arsenal are not alone in the race for Sadiki amid recent reports linking Manchester United and Chelsea with the midfielder. The Red Devils are planning a midfield revamp in the summer and have multiple top names on their shortlist, with Sadiki certainly among them. Chelsea are also in the market for a midfielder amid links to FC Porto’s Victor Froholdt, among others, as the likes of Enzo Fernandez have been linked with an exit.
Chelsea and Manchester United could make their presence felt in the chase, particularly if they can offer Champions League football like Arsenal. As for Sunderland, they are expected to demand significantly, with the report valuing Sadiki at least double the £15 million they paid last summer, although the Black Cats are expected to ask for significantly more than that.
