Sunderland set €60m asking price for in-demand midfielder Noah Sadiki

Sunderland have set an asking price of between €55m and €60m for Noah Sadiki, with Liverpool, Newcastle, Juventus, Napoli and Atletico de Madrid monitoring the midfielder.

The Black Cats are determined to retain control of the Democratic Republic of the Congo international’s future and will not consider selling him below their valuation. According to Hooligan Soccer, any deal would also be expected to include performance-related bonuses and a percentage of any future transfer fee.

Sadiki’s progress has attracted growing attention from leading European clubs since his move to Sunderland, with the 21-year-old regarded as a player whose development has accelerated significantly.

Sebastien Desabre said: “In three months at Sunderland, Sadiki has stepped up a level.”

The reported asking price reflects Sunderland’s desire to secure the full value of the midfielder’s potential rather than make concessions despite the interest in him. The club are understood to be taking a firm position in negotiations and want any interested parties to meet their financial conditions.

Sunderland hold strong negotiating position

Sadiki’s contractual situation gives Sunderland considerable leverage. He is under contract with the club until June 2030, leaving the English side in a strong position when discussing a possible transfer.

His current market value is estimated at €40m by Transfermarkt. Sunderland’s reported demands could therefore rise to €20m above that assessment, meaning any club seeking to sign him would need to make a substantial offer.

The Black Cats’ stance is that a deal will only be considered on terms that properly reflect Sadiki’s potential and his long-term contract. Despite interest from several major European sides, Sunderland have no intention of making his departure straightforward or accepting a cut-price fee.

Sunderland are next due to play Dinamo Zagreb in the fourth matchday of the Europa League league phase. The match is listed with Sunderland at 1.55 to win, a draw at 4.30 and a Dinamo Zagreb victory at 6.00.