Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg has reportedly been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent months.
A report from Spanish outlet Fichajes has claimed that Manchester United can sign Chris Rigg for a fee of around £20-25 million.
The English wonderkid is highly rated across the country, and he could be a solid future investment for the Red Devils. However, Sunderland are willing to wait for the “right offer” to sell the player. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get the deal done.
The 17-year-old midfielder could develop into a future asset for the club. Manchester United have done well to nurture talented young players throughout the years, and they could play a key role in his development as well. Joining them would be a major opportunity for the youngster, and he will look to prove himself at the Premier League club.
Manchester United have won major trophies throughout their history, and the 17-year-old will look to compete at the highest level with them. It will be interesting to see if he can adapt to the Premier League quickly.
Rigg would be a future investment
The reported asking price for the midfielder might seem steep for an unproven talent, but he has the quality to justify the investment in the coming seasons. The deal could even look like a bargain if he manages to fulfil his potential. It would be an investment worth making, and Manchester United should look to get ahead of the competition and make their move swiftly.
The Red Devils are going through a phase of rebuilding and signing quality players for the future would be a wise decision. It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with the Black Cats in the coming months.
Sunderland will be fully aware of the fact that the 17-year-old is an elite prospect, and they will not be able to hold onto him for the long term amid interest from several clubs. They should look to make the most of the situation and grind out as much as they can from the buying club.
