October 12, 2024
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Sunderland 2-0 Watford: Niall Huggins, Abdoullah Ba earn comprehensive win  for the Black Cats | Football News | Sky Sports

Man United could sign Championship talent dubbed the next Jude Bellingham in January

Man United are reportedly ready to step up their interest in Sunderland talent Chris Rigg and could make a move for the 17-year-old as early as January.

Sunderland 2-0 Watford: Niall Huggins, Abdoullah Ba earn comprehensive win  for the Black Cats | Football News | Sky Sports

The midfielder has impressed with the Black Cats so far this season as the youngster has played a key role in Régis Le Bris’ team sitting second in the Championship standings. The Englishman has featured in all seven of Sunderland’s matches and scored his first goal of the campaign in their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough at the weekend.

Sunderland 2-0 Watford: Niall Huggins, Abdoullah Ba earn comprehensive win  for the Black Cats | Football News | Sky Sports

This term is proving to be a breakout season for Rigg having made his debut for Sunderland last season and the youngster’s performances have attracted the interest of several Premier League clubs, which includes Man United.

Sunderland 2-0 Watford: Niall Huggins, Abdoullah Ba earn comprehensive win  for the Black Cats | Football News | Sky Sports

According to talkSPORT, the Manchester outfit are ready to step up their interest in Rigg and could move for the 17-year-old as early as January to avoid competition as Newcastle have also shown an interest in the Englishman.

Sunderland 2-0 Watford: Niall Huggins, Abdoullah Ba earn comprehensive win  for the Black Cats | Football News | Sky Sports

The Sunderland talent is widely considered as the best youngster to emerge in the Championship since Jude Bellingham and he perfectly fits the profile of young player that Man United are looking to sign going forward.

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