Overview
- Reports relayed by the Mirror say Sunderland consider Sadiki untouchable, with The Sun noting a deal is unlikely for a player tied down to 2030.
- The Northern Echo, via Yahoo Sports, indicates Sunderland will not consider a January exit for the 21-year-old despite outside interest.
- The Mirror reports a mooted Manuel Ugarte-plus-cash swap is now off the table, though CaughtOffside cites GiveMeSport claiming United are exploring that option.
- Ugarte, a roughly £42m signing in 2024, has struggled to nail down a starting place at Old Trafford.
- Caretaker Michael Carrick has leaned on a Kobbie Mainoo–Casemiro midfield, while Sadiki’s £15m move from Union Saint-Gilloise and regular starts underline his rise, with no negotiations confirmed.