Everton could poach £1m-rated 14-year-old wonderkid from Newcastle's grasp
dailystar.co.ukEverton are battling with Newcastle to sign 14-year-old wonderkid Chris Rigg from Sunderland, with the youngster already valued at £1million by the Black Cats.Although Everton and Newcastle are both looking for quick fixes in the short-term to aid their progression, they're also both investing in their future too, and Rigg is one of the most promising youngsters in England.
He's rated that highly, that Sunderland have already slapped a £1m price-tag on him.Despite playing for Sunderland, Rigg comes from a big family of Newcastle supporters, and it is thought that the Magpies are keen on taking the 14-year-old from their bitter rivals.
But Everton could hijack the move, offering him a move to Merseyside instead.Rigg has already been thrusted into Sunderland's under-18 side even at the tender age of 14, and has two goals and one assist in seven U18 Premier League games this season.
Experts have suggested that he is the best talent in the country for his age, and it's because of this that there is Premier League interest.The Sun have reported that Everton are looking to poach the youngster from Newcastle's grasp, and the prospect of working under Frank Lampard may be enough to entice Rigg into a move.
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