Deal with the devil! Manchester United ready to go all in to sign Noah Sadiki

The young Congolese midfielder has won the hearts of the Red Devils' coaching staff.

Details: According to renowned and respected journalist Sacha Tavolieri on his X social media page, Manchester United are prepared to make significant sacrifices to land 20-year-old Sunderland and DR Congo central midfielder Noah Sadiki.

It's reported that Sadiki has been identified by Ruben Amorim's coaching team as the main alternative to Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, whose price tag is considerably higher than Sadiki's.

Manchester United have ramped up talks with Sunderland representatives and Noah Sadiki himself, aiming to move discussions over a potential transfer to a more concrete stage.

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Noah Sadiki joined Sunderland this summer from Belgian side Union for €17 million. He has already made 15 appearances for Sunderland, and his commanding and reliable performances in midfield have quickly made him one of the team's leaders, catching the eye of several Premier League giants.

In addition to Manchester United, London’s Chelsea are also chasing Sadiki, but United appear to be in pole position to sign the young midfielder.

Sadiki's contract with Sunderland runs until 2025, and his market value is estimated at €25 million by Transfermarkt.

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