West Ham were once again linked yesterday with a move for Sunderland’s creative wonderkid Chris Rigg, with some reports claiming the Hammers are actively chasing the youngster.
However, as Claret & Hugh first reported on 12th March, the reality is quite different. Rather than West Ham pursuing Rigg, the player has actually been offered to the club.
For much of the season, West Ham have been linked with Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham—the younger brother of England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. But it’s 17-year-old Rigg who has now become of far more interest to the Irons, and he will be available at the end of the current campaign.
Claret & Hugh spoke with a trusted transfer insider who confirmed the situation:
“Loads of clubs want this kid—Man U and Chelsea are both interested, but West Ham are well in the mix and a deal can be done,” we were told.
“His family don’t want him going to a big club just to sit in the reserves. He’s made 30 appearances this season and wants to continue his development. West Ham have been offered the player—it’s just up to them now.”
Rigg, along with Bellingham, has been outstanding for Sunderland this season, with the Black Cats currently sitting comfortably in the Championship play-off positions. If they manage to secure Premier League promotion, the club will no doubt fight to keep both players at the Stadium of Light.
However, the talented duo are clearly on the rise—and if West Ham want to beat the competition to Rigg’s signature, they’ll need to act fast.
Who’s his agent? That should give us an idea of the likelihood of this lad coming our way.
Sullivan does not pay agent fees if they exceed whaat he pays to his mate Will?
how can we avoid him? he’s a WONDERKID!
… who’ll get no game time 😏
This is the sort of player we need ones that will fight for the badge as other have before them the likes of Bowen and Antonio have done us proud they have been so much better for us than a lot of the high named highly paid players That after 1 season are either injured or want to go home Give me this type of player any day
Look out Mr Riggs.
Cameo roles on the horizon.
Need to speak to Ferguson and Guilherme.
Verbal promises need to be clauses included in any deal.
Mr Potter has so many irons in the fire not sure what he wants or can afford.