Liverpool and manchester united are in a fierce battle to sign Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg at the end of the season, according to a report from Sunderland Echo.
The 16-year-old Championship midfielder has already established himself as a first-team player for the Black Cats and his performances have caught the attention of the best. first division clubs.
Several teams were linked with a move for Rigg in the summer and the Sunderland Echo say Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs showing strong interest ahead of the summer.
However, they face stiff competition such as Chelsea and city of manchester They are also mentioned as possible suitors, while European heavyweights such as Bayern Munich are also circling.
Rigg could prove to be a quality future investment for teams like Man Utd and Liverpool and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Sunderland won't want to lose a quality prospect like him any time soon, but Premier League clubs certainly have the financial power to tempt them.
A £3million fee was mooted last year but Rigg's price has surely skyrocketed after an impressive campaign. He became Sunderland's youngest goalscorer at the age of 16 years and 51 days in August last year.
Chris Rigg would be an investment in the future
Rigg can operate as both a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder. Manchester United could certainly use a player of his skill set and the Red Devils could make him an important first-team player in the coming seasons.
Likewise, Liverpool need to add defensive cover to their midfield. They failed to bring in a quality defensive midfielder at the start of the season and the Reds had to use Alexis Mac Allister in the anchor role. They will have to address that situation soon and Rigg would be a long-term addition.
The 16-year-old may not be ready for regular Premier League football yet, but he has the potential to succeed in the top flight with the right training and guidance.
He needs to join a club with a clear path to the first team and teams like Manchester United and Liverpool will likely be more suitable options for the player.
