Premier League giants Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are in pursuit of Sunderland star Chris Rigg as soon as he becomes available to them. His performances have caught the attention of major clubs leading to speculation regarding potential bidding wars for his services.
With an expected transfer fee of approximately PS25 Million set for the summer transfer window, Rigg is considered one of England’s most promising talents. His skillset has attracted attention not only domestically from teams such as Chelsea, Manchester City Brighton and Newcastle but also European giants Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
Sunderland, having previously been unwilling to part ways with their prized asset, seem to have accepted the inevitable and are ready to let him leave for a substantial fee. This development puts Rigg at the centre of one of the most anticipated transfer moves of the upcoming window.
Will Top Clubs See Value in Sunderland’s Rigg at £25m?
Despite his limited experience at the senior level, Chris Rigg’s market value of £25 million could prove to be a bargain should he fulfill his considerable potential. The England Under-18 international has already made a significant impact at Sunderland, featuring in 53 first-team games and scoring seven goals over two seasons in the Championship.
Comparisons are being drawn to Jude Bellingham’s rise when he was at Birmingham City, signaling a sense of urgency among Premier League clubs to secure Rigg’s signature and avoid missing out on another emerging talent.
Manchester United may find Rigg to be an attractive asset as they attempt to rebuild an agile and youthful squad, though he could also join Arsenal or Liverpool – two clubs who appear more likely to win major trophies – which might influence his decision-making process.
Chris Rigg’s impending move will undoubtedly be one of the more intriguing developments on the transfer market in 2016. This saga underlines how fierce competition among top clubs to identify and develop young talent is; an impending move by him promises to be closely followed in future transactions.