Manchester United sets its sights on a young 17-year-old promise

Manchester United is closely following one of the greatest young promises in English football.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 14 Dec 2024 | 20.00
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<p>Manchester United sets its sights on a 17-year-old promising talent | transfermarkt</p>
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Manchester United is closely following the promises of European football and is paying special attention to one of England's most promising gems. We are talking about Chris Rigg, a midfielder who is only 17 years old and is standing out at AFC Sunderland. With remarkable maturity and game vision for his age, Rigg has earned a place in the Black Cats' first team, attracting the interest of several Premier League clubs, with Manchester United being the most determined in his signing.

Despite his young age, Rigg has shown a notable ability to influence the game. His refined technique, ball recovery skills, and game distribution ability have made him one of the most promising players in the Championship. Many experts believe he has everything necessary to make the leap to the Premier League and shine in one of England's biggest teams.

Manchester United, always in search of young talent to strengthen their squad in the long term, has set their sights on the midfielder. The Red Devils, looking to rejuvenate their team and continue to invest in the future, consider Rigg an excellent addition to their sports project. The young midfielder could be a key piece in Rúben Amorim's scheme, who has shown interest in incorporating more young players with high potential.

The asking price of AFC Sunderland for Chris Rigg.

However, securing Rigg will not be easy. Sunderland, aware of the talent he possesses, has no intention of letting him go at a low price. It is rumored that the club will not accept an offer below £20-25 million, a figure that could be decisive in the negotiation. Despite the pressure, Sunderland is willing to wait for the right offer for their young star, which could complicate things for Manchester United.

At just 17 years old, Chris Rigg has a bright future ahead, and the interest of Manchester United reflects his enormous potential. Although there is still time, the young midfielder is destined to continue growing and could be part of the next generation of English football stars.

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