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Chris Rigg transfer stance as Sunderland make decision over Manchester United target’s future

Manchester United are about to begin a new era in wake of Ruben Amorim taking over permanently from Erik ten Hag.

The Red Devils have endured a difficult season, w♛hich prompted the clubꦦ’s board to part company with Ten Hag and appoint Amorim.

With Ruud van Nistelrooy having done well as Manchester United’s caretaker manager, the stage is now set for Amorim to p🔜ush 🦋the club forward.

Andꦫ with the January transfer window oᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚn the horizon, the Red Devils could well look to make some new acquisitions.

One player Man United are keen on signing ♛is Sunderland’s Chriﷺs Rigg, who has made a name for himself as one of the best youngsters in the EFL.

TBR Football were told in September that Man United are determined to sign Rigg, who is🗹 also on the radar ofꦫ Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United.

We can now reveal Rigg’s stance towards a prospective move next year, ಞalong with Sunderland’s stance over their midfield prodigy’s immediate future.

Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images
Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images

Sunderland not planning to let Manchester United target Chris Rigg go in January

TBR Football sources say Sunderland have made it clear that they won’t entertain any deal in January – whi♕lst they’re fighting for promotion from the Championship.

Likewise, the Black Cats aren’t interested in any mid-season talks which would see Rigg move away at the end of the season – they want to fo🌠cus fully on the campaign ahead.

Meanwhile, Rigg is also happy to concentrate on Sunderland’s promotion charge and, if they do go up, there’s a fair chance he could stay put at the Stadium o𝐆f Light.

Sunderland’s stance towards𓂃 Jobe Bellingham is similar – any talks pertaining to a future move will have to wait until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is on the🍸 radar of Premier League duo Crystal Palace and West Ham United.

Meanw🅰hile, Bundesliga duo Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, plus French side Marseille, are also keeping tabs.

Sunderland top of Championship table but promotion fight is intense

Man United will be eager to turn over a new leaf, with ꦯAmorim set to take charge of his side for the first time on Sunday when they play Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Ho♒wever, January is always a tricky time for big signings to be made, particularly when said targets are involved in a promotion challenge, like Rigg ﷽and Bellingham are at Sunderland.

The Black Cats are currently top of the 🌼Championship but it’s incredibly tight in the promotion spots, with third-place🍎d Leeds United just two points behind.

Meanwhil꧅e, seventh-placed Middlesbrough are o🐽n 24 points, seven behind Sunderland and second-placed Sheffield United.