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Former Manchester United chief scout and assistant coach Mick Brown has confirmed the membership are monitoring Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg.
Rigg continues to impress at Sunderland and is thought to be one of many nation’s greatest prospects in his age group. At simply 17, he’s already a daily within the Championship.
Up to now this time period, Rigg has made 13 appearances in England’s second-tier competitors, registering three objectives in that interval.
A report lined by The Peoples Particular person relayed that United are decided to land him amidst competitors from different high outfits together with Actual Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
It was subsequently claimed that Sunderland need nothing lower than €30 million to half methods with {the teenager}.
Brown, who spent over a decade at United, spoke to Football Insider and revealed that the membership’s scouts have been left impressed by Rigg.
The previous United worker mentioned about Rigg, “He’s positively one they’re all for. He matches the profile of a younger participant who they may also help develop.”
“They’ve had scouts watching him carefully at Sunderland practically each week this season. They’ll understand how good he’s and the way far they assume he can go within the recreation, and from what I’ve heard they’ve been very impressed.”
“Man United have an excellent relationship with Sunderland behind the scenes, too.” Brown continued, “There are a variety of younger gamers up and down the nation that they’ve despatched scouts to observe, however Rigg’s performances have been very, very spectacular.”
“I believe they’ll regulate his progress after which decide whether or not they assume he’s prepared for the step up, however all indicators recommend he can be succesful.”
Beneath INEOS, United are believed to be putting larger emphasis on snapping up the very best younger skills within the nation and nurturing them to probably turn into world-class superstars.
In the summertime alone, the Purple Devils safe the providers of kids reminiscent of Chido Obi-Martin, Sekou Kone and Samuel Lusale. Rigg actually matches this profile and can be a really welcome addition to the ranks at Previous Trafford.
