Sunderland want £35 million to sell Chris Rigg, keen on keeping him

Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Crystal Palace are keen on signing the player. However, Sunderland do not want to sell the player this summer, and they will demand a substantial asking price of £35 million for the midfield prodigy.

It will be interesting to see if any of the Premier League clubs are willing to come forward and pay over the odds for him.

Even though he’s a tremendous talent with a bright future, he has done nothing to justify the £35 million valuation. It is evident that Sunderland are looking to price him higher so that they can keep him at the club.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have done well to groom talented young players over the years, and they could help Rigg fulfil his tremendous potential in the coming seasons. The opportunity to join some of the biggest clubs in the world will be quite exciting for the player as well.

However, the asking price will be a roadblock in any potential move.

Palace keen on Rigg

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on his situation as well. They have done well to bring in talented young players over the years and groom them into established first-team stars. They could lose Eberechi Eze during the summer transfer window, and Rigg would be a quality long-term investment for them.

They have previously signed Adam Wharton from the Championship, and he has developed into a key player for them in the Premier League. They will hope that Chris Rigg can follow in his footsteps and establish himself as an important player for the Eagles.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. There is no doubt that all four Premier League clubs have the resources to pay £35 million for the midfielder, but they might want to sign him for a more reasonable fee. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few weeks.

Even if the English clubs have to pay a premium for him now, the player has the quality to justify the investment in future. He would be a long-term asset for them, and the deal could look like a bargain in future.