According to Give Me Sport, Chelsea are keen on signing Sunderland attacking midfielder Chris Rigg next summer. However, they are set to face stiff competition from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Who is Chris Rigg?
Chris Rigg is one of the hottest talents available at Sunderland at present. He made his senior team debut last season and has made huge progress since then. He is expected to remain a starter in the lineup this season.
Rigg featured in 30 games last season and found the back of the net four times. He averaged 0.6 shots, 0.4 key passes, and 0.7 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored). His impressive profile has attracted interest from major European clubs.
The 17-year-old is often compared to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham due to his similar gameplay. The former looks like a mature player despite having little experience. He plays as an attacking midfielder with dribbling being a strong point.
Chris Rigg has still a lot of work to do
Chelsea have been aggressively pushing to acquire talents emerging across the globe. They have made many signings in recent years and aren’t expected to stop anytime soon. Hence, their interest in Chris Rigg shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Rigg is a kid with great potential, who can be transformed into an elite midfielder. However, there are many areas that he still needs to improve. The Blues can help him convert his untapped talent into performances and then either use it on the senior side or sell him to book profits.
Sunderland have started the season on a strong note and will be aiming to book a berth in the top flight for next season. If they manage to do so, selling Rigg could be an ideal deal. It will allow them to build a strong team from the raised funds.
