Report: Chelsea and Man United set to battle it out for €60m rated Premier League star
Report: Chelsea and Man United set to battle it out for €60m rated Premier League star Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki is on Chelsea’s list of potential replacements for Enzo Fernandez should he leave this summer according to reports. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE Having had a quiet January the Blues are once again expected to be busy this summer, with reinforcements required throughout the squad.
Chelsea are said to still be looking for a centre back, whilst it’s thought they want to add another midfielder and attacker. Chelsea want Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki Chelsea have been heavily criticised for their youth focused recruitment policy, but they’re reportedly going to target players with proven Premier League experience this summer. Co-owner Behdad Eghbali has stated the model will be tweaked, but fans will only believe it when they see evidence of it.
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. Chelsea are said to admire both Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton, whilst Strasbourg’s Valentin Barco is believed to be joining this summer. The Blues have also been linked with Sadiki, and Caught Offside have reported Chelsea held talks with his representatives last week.
The report adds Manchester United are monitoring him carefully, whilst Arsenal and Everton are thought to also be in the mix. Caught Offside state Sunderland’s stance is they have no intention of selling, but figures of around €50-€60m could change their mind. Sadiki is under contract until 2030 having joined the club last summer, and he’s made 32 appearances in all competitions this season.
If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. In other news… 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 £80m. More Stories / Latest News Report: Chelsea and Man United set to battle it out for €60m rated Premier League star 3rd May 2026, 10:00am Petr Cech says exactly what fans feel as he delivers worrying Chelsea verdict 3rd May 2026, 09:30am “I’m going to go” – John Terry delivers his Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest verdict 3rd May 2026, 09:00am 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.