Crystal Palace is eyeing a potential £20 million-plus move for Sunderland’s promising 17-year-old midfielder, Chris Rigg. The teenager has quickly established himself as a key player for Sunderland, scoring three goals in 12 games this season and impressing as a regular starter after debuting last year.
Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has watched Rigg closely and believes the young talent has the potential to succeed in the Premier League. Palace may make a move in January, mirroring their mid-season acquisition of Adam Wharton from Blackburn last year. Rigg recently signed a three-year contract extension with Sunderland, which will keep him at the club until 2027.
Sunderland, which is currently at the top of the Championship, will likely resist any attempts to lure Rigg away mid-season, though they may consider offers next summer if they miss promotion.
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Chris Rigg
Chris Rigg
EnglandThis season he played in total 13 times for 997 minutes for Championship.
Chris Rigg scored 3 goals for Sunderland. He procured one assist. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Championship. In the last match Sunderland drew 0-0 against Preston North End. The next match in Championship will be against Coventry City.
Sunderland performance and stats
Sunderland
Sunderland is currently 1st in the Championship with 30 points.
In the last 14 games, it has won 9 times, drew 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Sunderland drew 0-0 against Preston North End.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 23 goals and conceding 9.
Sunderland will play the next match in Championship against Coventry City on Saturday 9th of November in Sunderland. The prediction is Sunderland winning the match.
