Chris Rigg’s stance on Sunderland exit revealed with Newcastle United now favourites
Newcastle are leading the race to sign Chris Rigg from Sunderland this summer
Sunderland’s rising star, Chris Rigg, is considering leaving the club this summer.
Newcastle United is the frontrunner to sign Rigg but face competition from other top clubs.
Losing Rigg to Newcastle would be a massive blow for Sunderland and they will do their best to keep him.
Sunderland rising star Chris Rigg is reportedly ready to leave the Black Cats this summer and North East rivals Newcastle United are the favourites for his signature.
That’s according to HITC, who report the midfielder is considering his options ahead of the summer.
Rigg has come through the academy system at Sunderland but has yet to put pen to paper on a first professional contract, which could see him leave the club once he turns 17.
The 16-year-old is currently on a scholarship deal but could sign terms with a new club after his next birthday in June.
The youngster has already made a breakthrough into senior football, making his debut over 12 months ago under Tony Mowbray in an FA Cup third round clash against Shrewsbury Town.
Chris Rigg transfer latest
Rigg is attracting interest from several clubs, with Newcastle now thought to be leading the way in the race for his signature.
Sunderland will be unable to prevent Rigg from signing terms with the Magpies, but they will receive a fee if he does depart the Stadium of Light this summer, which will be determined by tribunal.
But the Magpies face reported competition to sign the teenager, with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United also keeping tabs on Rigg’s situation.
The player’s family are understood to be big Newcastle supporters, but the Black Cats’ preference is expected to be for the midfielder to sign elsewhere.
It was previously reported that Rigg had verbally agreed terms over a professional contract with Sunderland, but it now appears a move away from the Wearside outfit this summer is the likelier outcome as he is said to be ready to move on from the Championship side.
