Flashscore sources: Brian Brobbey has long been on radar of Europe's biggest clubs

[p][i]Flashscore[/i] sources understand that [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/brobbey-brian/pfAvgQUT/"]Brobbey[/a][/b] was already attracting growing attention after his performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-united/ppjDR086/"]Manchester United[/a] among the clubs keen on his progress.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tottenham/UDg08Ohm/"]Tottenham Hotspur[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/aston-villa/W00wmLO0/"]Aston Villa[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/juventus/C06aJvIB/"]Juventus[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/atl-madrid/jaarqpLQ/"]Atletico Madrid[/a] were also keeping a close watch on his situation, while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/bayern-munich/nVp0wiqd/"]Bayern Munich[/a] had considered him as a potential understudy to Harry Kane.[/b][/p][p]Despite that growing interest, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/sunderland/WSzc94ws/"]Sunderland[/a] have shown no intention of selling Brobbey and continue to view the 24-year-old as a key part of their long-term plans.[/p][infobox id="c5ce5f5a-ccb6-468f-9fce-bb4a330c372a" /][p]His latest run of form has brought the situation back into focus.[/p][p]Brobbey has started every Premier League game for Regis Le Bris' side this season, and his three goals against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/manchester-city/Wtn9Stg0/"]City[/a] provided another reminder of the qualities that have attracted attention from bigger clubs.[/p][p]His hold-up play, physical presence and instinct for scoring goals make him an intriguing prospect at a time when several Premier League heavyweights have struggled for consistency from their forwards.[/p][image alt="Brian Brobbey's recent player ratings" id="483a25ec-839c-47ff-abc6-7e360261cb47" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="c610f80a-d612-431b-b1dd-ae263c872bf0" original-width="2160" original-height="2700" /][p][b]Man Utd's interest is particularly relevant given their current situation.[/b][/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-premier-league-flashscore-sources-man-united-to-consider-new-forward-signing-if-struggles-continue/hl29V9Sg/"]As reported by [i]Flashscore[/i] this week[/a], United are once again scouring the market for forward options, with particular attention on players they can confidently back to score goals during the second half of the season.[/p][p]Brobbey fits the profile in some respects, but there is currently no suggestion yet that United are seriously preparing a move for him - and Sunderland are unlikely to make it easy.[/p][p]Sunderland would value Brobbey at around £50 million and, more importantly, are not operating from a position where they need to sell. His importance to Le Bris' team and the club's wider ambitions mean they are under no pressure to cash in.[/p][p][b]There is also an immediate concern for Sunderland, though, after Brobbey suffered an apparent muscle injury while playing for the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/netherlands/WYintcWb/"]Netherlands[/a] against Germany this week. [/b][/p][p]He has since been replaced in the Dutch squad by Manchester United forward [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/zirkzee-joshua/CCdlIA7L/"]Joshua Zirkzee[/a] and will return to Sunderland for treatment.[/p][p]The injury means his immediate priority is getting back on the pitch.[/p][p]But his latest performances have ensured that the bigger picture around Brobbey is receiving renewed attention.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]