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‘Roy Keane-esque’ Manchester United target is keen on future Old Trafford move

A new era has arrived at Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim taking the Red Devils reins on a permanent basis following Erik ten Hag’s sacking.

Ruud van Nistelrooy steadied the Old Trafford ship as caretaker manager and fans will be hopeful that Amorim w𝕴ill now help his new side kick on.

With the January transfer window now on the horizon, Manchester United fans will be ea༺ger to see what Amorim does in terms of new signings.

The Red Devils have set their sights on a “Roy Keane-esque” midfielder and, according to a 💝new report, he would be keen on a future move to Old Tra🐽fford.

Photo by Fran Santiago - The FA/The FA via Getty Images
Photo by Fran Santiago – The FA/The FA via Getty Images

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Chris Rigg would be open to future Manchester United move

The pl🍸ayer in question is Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, one of the brightest young talents outside the Premier League.

TBR Football were told in September that Man United are determined to sign Rigg, who is also on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcꦿastle Unite🦂d.

Now, have reported that Rigg would be interested𒀰 in eventually heading to Old Trafford due to their profile and ambition in the comin💯g seasons.

However, he apparently has a similar stance when it cܫomes to Sunderland’s arch-rivals Newcastle, who are also mulling over a possible move.

Although Rigg is expected to wait until the summer before lea🅘ving Sunderlaꦏnd, GMS sources say it is only a matter of time before he’s in the Premier League.

Rigg wi𒀰ll reportedly hold out for a club which mat🍒ches his ambition when the time comes to leave the Stadium of Light, and Man United are one of the clubs that seem to fit the bill.

Who is Chris Rigg?

Rigg is a 17-year-old midfielder who plies his trade for Championshipౠ side Sunderland and represents Englan🌳d at Under-17 level.

He has already made 40 competitive appearances for the Black Cats, regi𝓀stering six goals. This season, he has 15 outings and three Championship goals under his belt.

TBR Football sources were told in September that those in the Man United recruitment ranks think Rigg has the potential to become as good꧅ as Jude Bellingham.

Meanwhile,  have quoted Tony Mowbray as saying Rigg possesses a “Roy Keane-esque type of nastiness” that makes him extremely ♒effective out of possession.