Amsterdam celebrates, but Manchester United keeps chasing Brobbey

Brian Brobbey, the striker of the Dutch national team, has shown a striking resurgence since his summer transfer from Ajax to Sunderland, including a hat‑trick at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City. His market value is now estimated at forty million euros, putting Amsterdam back in the spotlight.

The Dutch striker, who suffered a hamstring injury in the Nations League duel with Germany (1-1), is now attracting the attention of clubs seeking a proven goal scorer. His recent form makes him an attractive option for teams looking to strengthen their attack.

Financial details of the transfer

In the summer of 2025, Brobbey moved from Ajax to Sunderland for twenty million euros, excluding bonuses. For 2026 his market value is estimated at forty million euros, and Ajax is entitled to a sell‑on clause of ten percent of the net profit. In a possible sale for sixty million euros, Amsterdam would receive four million euros, supplemented by a solidarity contribution.

TEAMtalk names Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Aston Villa as interested parties, but journalist Graeme Bailey believes that a move to Old Trafford of Manchester United makes the most sense. The Red Devils would therefore be actively pursuing Brobbey, although those in Manchester must also be aware that a substantial sum will have to be deducted for the number nine.

Reactions to the hat‑trick

The Athletic wrote: “Brobbey’s hat‑trick tells only half the story about his impact in this match. He was indeed there to finish his teammates’ attacks, but he was even more influential than that and gave City the whole game through major problems.”

The BBC even gave the striker a ten: “The hero of the hat‑trick. Three close‑range goals, but the Dutchman will mainly be disappointed that he takes the match ball home, but not three points.”

Should Manchester United decide to approach Brobbey, a considerable amount will be needed to seal the deal. Meanwhile, Amsterdam continues to benefit from any future sell‑on, while the player can further build his reputation in the English league.