Newcastle United are leading the race for the signatures of the 16-year-old Sunderland midfield sensation Chris Rigg.
According to a report by HITC, Newcastle United are front-runners for the signatures of Chris Rigg. The 16-year-old sensation has already made quite a name for himself, and top clubs from across Europe are after his signatures.
Chris Rigg: A star in the making
Rigg is one of the brightest talents in the second tier of English football. At the age of just 16, he is already a part of Sunderland’s first team. He came up the ranks at some pace and was promoted to the senior team ahead of the start of the 2023/24 season.
The teenager has featured in a total of 12 matches for the first team and has even contributed with two goals. He might not be a regular starter yet, but his potential is quite clear. The England Under-17 star is a huge prospect for the future, and there are multiple top clubs from across Europe keen on having him in their ranks.
English giants keen on signing the teenager
Manchester United and Liverpool have both been monitoring the 16-year-old for a while now. Both clubs are always on the lookout for players who can help them in the long run, and they feel Rigg has what it takes to make it big.
With only over a year left in his deal with Sunderland, a departure in the summer is almost certain. The Black Cats will look to cash in on him given the amount of clubs that are after his signatures. Even the player is ready to take the next step.
While Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in the teenage midfield sensation, they are behind Newcastle United in the race for the services of Rigg. The player and his family are both huge fans of the Magpies, and it could play a big role in his decision.
The Tyneside club have the financial power to battle it out with the top clubs in England. They have huge ambitions moving ahead, and singing the teenage sensation will send out the right signals. They have been chasing his signatures for the past 12 months and are currently, favourites to land one of the finest talents in the country.
While Sunderland will prefer selling him to Manchester United or Liverpool rather than rivals Newcastle, the 16-year-old will make the final call and he might prefer joining the club he has admired over the years. While there is no certainty how much the Black Cats will look for, they wanted £3 million last summer.
