Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on signing 17-year-old English midfielder Chris Rigg from EFL Championship club Sunderland.
According to a report from The Sun, Crystal Palace are lining up a £20 million move for 17-year-old Sunderland midfield prodigy Chris Rigg.
Chris Rigg is regarded as one of the finest young talents in the EFL Championship, and the Sunderland prodigy is on the radar of multiple clubs. The midfielder is expected to develop into a top-class player with the right guidance, and Crystal Palace would do well to secure his signature.
The Eagles need to improve their midfield options in the coming weeks, and the 17-year-old could be a long-term investment for them. Even though Rigg might need some time to settle into the Premier League, he has the physical and technical attributes to do well in English football and he could be a key player for Crystal Palace in the long run.
Furthermore, the English midfield sensation has been linked with bigger clubs in recent months, and it would not be a surprise if Crystal Palace sold him for a major profit in the near future.
Rigg could be tempted to move to the Premier League
The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for the 17-year-old, and he will be tempted to join Crystal Palace if the opportunity presents itself. It would be a major step up in his career, and he would get to test himself in the English top flight. Regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential.
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace can secure an agreement with Sunderland. The Black Cats might not be keen on losing a talented young player like him. They will be fully aware of the fact that he could be sold for a premium in future when he develops further. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Losing a player of his quality midway through the season would be a blow for Sunderland, and a deal seems increasingly difficult in January. Perhaps a move in the summer might be more likely for Crystal Palace.
