Reliable Journalist Confirms Tottenham & West Ham Interest In Sunderland's Chris Rigg

Tottenham show genuine interest in signing Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, allegedly offering close to £40 Million. But Spurs are not the only London-based side trying to secure the transfer for the English midfielder.

Chris Rigg Celebrating Win Over Middlesbrough / IMAGO

With the Championship Playoffs around the corner, Sunderland are facing major worries. This time it is the interest that Premier League sides have in their most prized possessions.

Even though it is no secret the Black Cats would love to cash in on some of their talent, it is also evident that they can not afford to get rid of their most valuable assets ahead of a potential promotion.

Chris Rigg at 17 years of age has made 37 appearances for Sunderland in all competitions and 35 in the EFL Championship alone. He has also played a key role in England's U-19 team and has been named in GOAL's Top 50 best teenage wonderkids. Further proof of why at 17 years old Chris Rigg has become one of the most talked about and sought-after English prospects in football.

Tottenham's interest in 17-year-old wonderkid Chris Rigg has been confirmed by journalist Jacob Steinberg. As well as Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham, West Ham United have also shown keen interest in signing the youngster.

Tottenham have offered £37.5 Million for youngster Chris Rigg according to Raúl Cabrera Jiménez, this figure being nearly three times his market value however close to what Sunderland value him at.

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris when asked if he had heard from Manchester United, West Ham or Tottenham in question to signing Chris Rigg, responded with "not at all' however did emphasize it being a "Positive for the club and a positive for Chris himself". He then went on to say both Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg are "mature and their main focus is on Sunderland".

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