Tottenham Hotspur have just been told that they have their work cut out to win the race for Chris Rigg as the Sunderland star is now receiving interest from a number of Premier League and overseas clubs.
Having seen Archie Gray hit the ground running since his switch from Leeds United last season, Spurs have allegedly set their sights on another exciting teenage midfielder starlet who is impressing in the Championship.
Various reports have claimed over recent weeks that Tottenham are plotting a move for Sunderland’s Chriss Rigg, whose consistent displays in the middle of the park have helped the Black Cats virtually seal a playoff spot.
However, just a couple of days ago, one source claimed that Spurs are outsiders in the race for Rigg right now, and a fresh update has now shed light on why that is the case.
Chris Rigg is a target for Tottenham and Bundesliga sides
Transfer expert Graeme Bailey has now explained that the queue of interested clubs in the Sunderland academy graduate has grown substantially.
He revealed that Rigg is on the radar of a few German clubs while there is also ‘extensive’ Premier League interest in the 17-year-old.
Bailey told Sunderland AFC News: “There is also Chris Rigg – the German clubs ‘love’ him too, could both players’ next adventures be in the Bundesliga?
“I would not rule it out. However, we know there is extensive Premier League interest in both (Rigg and Jobe Bellingham). No matter, it’s going to be a busy and interesting summer for both.”
Spurs may have to battle London rivals for Rigg
While Bailey does not name any of Chris Rigg’s suitors in his latest update, we did hear just a couple of weeks ago that one of Tottenham’s London rivals are keen on the Sunderland man.
The report claimed that West Ham are ready to launch an offer for Rigg in the summer, with the Hammers thus potentially posing a big challenge to Tottenham in the transfer race.
However, the same update added that Spurs officials remain hopeful that the youngster can be persuaded that a switch to N17 would be the right one for his development.
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