Newcastle and Everton battle for '£1m-rated' Sunderland 'wonderkid'

Newcastle United and Everton have been credited with an interest in ‘£1m-rated’ Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg.
Richard Mennear
By Richard Mennear
Published 17th Apr 2022, 10:45 GMT
Updated 17th Apr 2022, 11:27 GMT
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The Sun report both clubs, who have been battling against relegation from the Premier League this season, are keeping tabs on the Sunderland youth.

They claim 14-year-old Rigg could be valued up to £1million.

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The Sun report: “The local lad comes from a family who support Newcastle United but he may head for Merseyside.”

Sunderland's Academy of Light.Sunderland's Academy of Light.
Sunderland's Academy of Light.

The teenager is already playing for Sunderland’s Under-18 side.

The Black Cats have a proud history of producing a number of top talents from its academy over the years including the likes of Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford.

A number of Sunderland youngsters have left Wearside since the club was relegated from the Championship including Logan Pye and Luca Stephenson depart to Manchester United and Liverpool.

Other departures included Bali Mumba (Norwich), Sam Greenwood (Arsenal and then Leeds United) and Jordan Hugill (Manchester United).

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