Several big clubs are interested in Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg, and reports say Manchester United is one of their main targets. HITC says that the people in charge of hiring at Old Trafford are “firmly” of the opinion that the 17-year-old has the same cap as Jude Bellingham, who United failed to sign in 2020.

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Long thought to be Sunderland’s next big star, Rigg is now in his second season as a regular player. On Saturday, he scored his first goal of the season to help Sunderland beat Middlesbrough 1-0. United is said to have known about the player since he was 15, but Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, and other teams may also be interested.

Rigg just got his first professional football contract this summer, which is a three-year deal. He is not in a hurry to leave his old team, but if Sunderland stays in the Championship, he could soon be at the top level. Reports from the past say he could be worth up to £30 million, but if he has a good season, that number could go up even more.