Meanwhile, young star Rigg has also been linked with an exit recently. Recent reports have gone as far to suggest that some of England's top clubs such as Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in the 17-year-old's signature. But even after Rigg, the transfer rumours don't come to an end.

Nottingham Forest are one of the teams that have been linked with a move for the 17-year-old most recently, with the Reds believed to be pursuing deals for both Rigg and his teammate Tommy Watson, who is also a very promising player.

Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg is attracting the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs as he continues to impress in the Championship. The England under-18 international broke into the team at the Stadium of Light last season, and he has continued ...

Former Manchester United chief scout and assistant coach Mick Brown has confirmed the club are tracking Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg.Rigg continues to impress at Sunderland and is regarded as one

It will all be about managing the 17-year-old appropriately, however, so he doesn't burn out as the gruelling season progresses, with a worry in the air too that a bigger fish could swoop in and steal him away from Sunderland shortly.

Sunderland have set a £20-30million price tag on Chris Rigg amid interest from the Premier League and across Europe.

Manchester United target Chris Rigg will cost a minimum of €30 million should they be able to lure him from Sunderland.The young Englishman has set the Championship on fire this season for the