Manchester United are determined to sign a Sunderland midfielder, with or without Erik ten Hag’s input, amid fresh speculation that the Dutchman will be sacked.

Man Utd Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS took office, we have started to pay more attention to youth. The club’s five major signings over the summer were all aged 26 or under; The youngest was Leny Yoro, who was only 18 years old. Additionally, United secured the services of two highly-rated starlets in Sekou Kone and Chido Obi-Martin.

According to a new update Give Me SportsMan Utd are hoping to double down on their youth recruitment campaign by signing Sunderland star Chris Rigg.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has quickly established himself as a regular starter for the Championship team. He has already scored three goals this term against Middlesbrough, Leeds United and Luton Town.

GMS He stated that Man Utd “want to make an agreement” with Rigg, whom they “follow closely”. It did not specify when a move would be made, but it was hinted that an approach could come as early as January.

Interestingly, it has been stated that Rigg is exactly the type of player Man Utd managers want to sign as they build for a future ‘with or without Erik ten Hag’.

Dutchman’s position under pressure again Daily Mail Man Utd reported on Friday. He held ‘secret meetings’ with multiple managers behind Ten Hag’s back.

Xavi is among the names confirmed to be in talks with the club. Others on their radar include Edin Terzic, Ruben Amorim and Thomas Frank. Mail He pointed to the next international rupture, starting on November 11, as the time when the ax might fall.

Chris Rigg ‘best young English player since Jude Bellingham’

Rigg was previously defined as: ‘The best young English player since Jude Bellingham.’ Given this excellent billing, it will come as no surprise to learn that Man Utd are not the only club monitoring his development.

Newcastle, Everton and Real Madrid have all been linked with the Sunderland man in one way or another.

Again, HITC It was previously stated that Man Utd might be interested Securing a deal for Rigg in January with a view to coming to Old Trafford next summer.

This would likely lead to Man Utd loaning Rigg back to Sunderland for the second half of the current season.

Rigg signed a three-year contract with Sunderland at the beginning of July. With a deal running until 2027, Sunderland are in a strong position to demand a big fee when offers come in.

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Latest Man Utd news – Davies update / Zirkzee exit debunked

In other news, Man Utd Their interest in Bayern Munich’s left-back Alphonso Davies has increased.

The contract of the Canadian football player, who is also a target of Real Madrid, expires in 2025 and he is not expected to sign an extension with Bayern.

On the other hand, suggestions that Joshua Zirkzee could be loaned to Serie A in January were rejected by Fabrizio Romano.

According to reliable reporter, Neither Man Utd nor Zirkzee want to part ways so soon after the striker’s arrival.

Finally Christian Eriksen He strongly hinted he would sign a new contract with Man Utd if one were offered.

TEAMtalk understands that unfortunately for the Dane, United have no plans to extend the 32-year-old’s tenure. Eriksen is in the final year of his contract.

Rigg and Bellingham in breakthrough seasons

Rigg became Sunderland’s youngest player to score in senior competition in August 2023.