Newcastle United are leading the race for the signatures of the 16-year-old Sunderland midfield sensation Chris Rigg.
According to HITC, Newcastle United are the front-runners for the signing of Chris Rigg. The 16-year-old phenom has already built a name for himself, and elite clubs throughout Europe want to recruit him.
Chris Rigg: A star in the making
Rigg is one of the most promising young players in English football’s second division. At the age of 16, he has already made the Sunderland first team. He moved up the ranks quickly and was promoted to the senior team before the start of the 2023/24 season.
The teenager has played in 12 first-team matches and scored two goals. He may not be a regular starter now, but his potential is apparent. The England Under-17 standout is a big potential promise, and several top clubs around Europe are interested in signing him.
English giants keen on signing the teenager
Manchester United and Liverpool have been keeping an eye on the 16-year-old for quite some time. Both clubs are always looking for players who can help them in the long run, and they believe Rigg has the potential to succeed.
With just over a year left on his contract, he is very expected to leave Sunderland this summer. Given the number of clubs interested in signing him, the Black Cats will attempt to cash in. Even the player is prepared to take the next step.
Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in the teenage midfield sensation, although they behind Newcastle United in the hunt for Rigg’s services. The player and his family are both ardent fans of the Magpies, which could influence his decision.
The Tyneside club has the financial resources to compete with the greatest clubs in England. They have big plans for the future, and singing the adolescent sensation will send the correct message. They have been hunting his signing for the past year and are presently favourites to sign one of the country’s best talents.
While Sunderland would like to sell him to Manchester United or Liverpool over rivals Newcastle, the 16-year-old will make the final decision, and he may want to join the team he has idolized for years. While it is unclear how much the Black Cats would ask for, they requested £3 million last summer.
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