Man Utd Set to Avoid the Jude Bellingham Mistake with Scouts Sent to Watch Midfield Star

Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, with scouts sent to watch him in action against Middlesbrough on Monday night.

The 17-year-old Rigg has been making waves in the Championship, scoring four goals and providing one assist in 24 starts for the Black Cats.

His impressive performances have caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester United.

According to a report by talkSPORT, Manchester United is keen on signing Rigg and would like him to join head coach Ruben Amorim’s squad from next season.

The Red Devils are said to be attracted to Rigg’s potential and value, with INEOS viewing him as a young player available for a reasonable price with future sell-on potential.

Rigg is being touted as the best player to come out of the Championship since Jude Bellingham, who joined Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020 before moving to Real Madrid in 2023.

Interestingly, Bellingham was linked with a move to Manchester United as a teenager, but ultimately chose to join Dortmund instead.

Manchester United will be hoping to avoid missing out on another top talent and are taking steps to keep tabs on Rigg’s progress.

With the Red Devils looking to strengthen their squad for next season, Rigg could be an exciting addition to their ranks.