Manchester United are aiming to strengthen the midfield department in 2026, with a range of midfield targets including Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki.
There is no doubt that Manchester United need to invest heavily in midfield.
Although United signed five new players in the summer, none of them were midfielders despite saying goodbye to Christian Eriksen at the end of his contract.
United overlooked the need for a new midfielder, and Ruben Amorim has stuck with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro as his midfield pairing in the 3-2-4-1 system.
United have been linked with an array of midfielders since the beginning of the season, with many of them playing in the Premier League.
It is believed that Ineos are aware of Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton’s price tags, but Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki is the latest name to emerge on United’s radar.
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Noah Sadiki emerged as a United target in December after a bright start in the Premier League.
The young midfielder joined Sunderland in the summer from Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise to sign a five-year contract.
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Sadiki has played a significant role in helping newly promoted Sunderland enjoy such a strong return to the top flight. His performances have not gone unrecognised.
Who is Man Utd target Noah Sadiki?
Sadiki enjoyed a quick rise in Belgian football before joining Sunderland.
After coming through the youth ranks at Anderlecht, the midfielder was given his professional debut by former Man City captain Vincent Kompany.
In 2023, Sadiki joined Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, where he became an integral player over the course of two seasons.
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How old is Noah Sadiki?
Sadiki is 20 years old and was born on 17 December 2004.
Where is Noah Sadiki from?
Sadiki was born in Belgium, but represents DR Congo on the international stage due to having citizenship in both countries.
How tall is Noah Sadiki?
Sadiki stands at 1.73m, which is roughly 5ft 8 in. That means he would be among the shortest players at United if he was to sign.
What position does Noah Sadiki play?
Sadiki is a mobile defensive midfielder who has become renowned for his ball-carrying abilities.
It bodes well that he works tirelessly as a midfielder for Sunderland and has proven himself in the Premier League.
The first thing that stands out is how much ground he covers.
Who has Noah Sadiki been compared to?
Sadiki has been compared to former Chelsea midfielder and World Cup winner N’Golo Kante for how he covers so much ground in midfield.
Speaking to A Love Supreme, a Royal Union Saint-Gilloise fan said Sadiki warrants the comparisons to Kante, saying: “The comparison with Kanté is not a crazy one. I have watched some Sunderland games this season and I have enjoyed his work rate a lot.
“That combined with his ability to win the ball back and his height, of course it is expected that sooner or later a Kanté-comparison will be made.”
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Noah Sadiki career stats
Sadiki is currently showing his consistency at Sunderland.
Union Saint-Gilloise: 108 games, 2 goals, 8 assists.
Anderlecht: 19 games, 0 goals, 1 assist.
Sunderland: 15 games, 0 goals, 0 assists.
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