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 situation despite growing interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo international, and do not intend to sell below their valuation.
According to Hooligan Soccer, Sunderland’s starting demand is understood to be at least €55m, with the figure potentially rising to €60m. The English club also wants performance-related bonuses and a percentage of any future sale included in a potential agreement.
The stance reflects Sunderland’s desire to secure the full value of Sadiki’s development. The midfielder has made notable progress and attracted attention from several leading European clubs, but Sunderland are not prepared to make his departure straightforward without receiving the terms they want.
Sebastien Desabre said: “In three months at Sunderland, Sadiki has moved up a level.”
Sunderland hold strong negotiating position
Sadiki’s contract with Sunderland runs until June 2030, giving the club a strong position in any negotiations. His current market value is estimated at €40m by Transfermarkt.
That valuation is below Sunderland’s reported demands, meaning interested clubs will need to make a substantial offer if they are to sign the Congolese midfielder. The club have made their conditions clear and intend to maintain a firm stance throughout the process.
Sunderland are due to face Dinamo Zagreb in their fourth match of the Europa League league phase.
