Everton are reportedly closely monitoring Sunderland’s teenage midfield sensation Chris Rigg ahead of a potential transfer.
According to a report from The Sun, Everton are interested in securing the services of Chris Rigg, and they are all set to battle it out with other interested clubs for the signature of the teenage sensation.
Rigg’s sensational rise at Sunderland
Chris Rigg has come up the ranks at Sunderland. The English whizkid was promoted to their first team last summer and despite being just 17, he has already featured in 32 matches for their senior team.
The teenage sensation had an impressive debut season for the senior team. While he only had a limited amount of game time last season, he managed to impress one and all with his abilities on the ball and his work rate in general.
While he prefers playing as a central midfielder, the English youth international can even feature in an attacking role when needed. Rigg has made an impressive start to the new season, managing a goal in his seven outings.
His contract with the Black Cats runs until the summer of 2027, but he might not be around for long. There is a significant amount of interest in the services of the teenager, who is considered to be a huge prospect.
Everton keen on signing Chris Rigg
Birmingham City are one of the clubs who are keen on signing him. They want to acquire his services and are plotting to raid Sunderland. But, they are not going to find it easy as Premier League outfit Everton have been keeping a close eye on him as well.
The Toffees are always on the lookout for opportunities to sign talented youngsters from lower divisions and they have found a gem in Rigg. They have tracking his progress for a couple of years now and look all set to make a move for his services.
Everton are reportedly closely monitoring Sunderland’s teenage midfield sensation Chris Rigg ahead of a potential transfer.
According to a report from The Sun, Everton are interested in securing the services of Chris Rigg, and they are all set to battle it out with other interested clubs for the signature of the teenage sensation.
Rigg’s sensational rise at Sunderland
Chris Rigg has come up the ranks at Sunderland. The English whizkid was promoted to their first team last summer and despite being just 17, he has already featured in 32 matches for their senior team.
The teenage sensation had an impressive debut season for the senior team. While he only had a limited amount of game time last season, he managed to impress one and all with his abilities on the ball and his work rate in general.
While he prefers playing as a central midfielder, the English youth international can even feature in an attacking role when needed. Rigg has made an impressive start to the new season, managing a goal in his seven outings.
His contract with the Black Cats runs until the summer of 2027, but he might not be around for long. There is a significant amount of interest in the services of the teenager, who is considered to be a huge prospect.
Everton keen on signing Chris Rigg
Birmingham City are one of the clubs who are keen on signing him. They want to acquire his services and are plotting to raid Sunderland. But, they are not going to find it easy as Premier League outfit Everton have been keeping a close eye on him as well.
The Toffees are always on the lookout for opportunities to sign talented youngsters from lower divisions and they have found a gem in Rigg. They have tracking his progress for a couple of years now and look all set to make a move for his services.