Everton ready Chris Rigg transfer as Sky Sports share new update
Everton are poised for a busy summer transfer window with at least 10 players tipped to leave at the end of the season.
David Moyes is set to oversee a squad overhaul at Everton this summer, with 13 players running out of their contracts and the departures expected to hit double figures.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is headed towards the exit door after the Goodison Park outfit decided against triggering a one-year extension in his contract, while Idrissa Gueye’s deal also runs out this summer.
As Orel Mangala and Carlos Alcaraz are with the Toffees on loan, the midfield is expected to be an area that needs addressing ahead of next season.
Everton want Chris Rigg from Sunderland
Everton appear to be already working towards addressing the midfield situation, as Chris Rigg has now emerged as a target for them.
Moyes’ side are tracking the Sunderland teenager ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.
The broadcaster reported via their live transfer blog on Wednesday (26 March, 12:54 pm) that the 17-year-old is among the players on Everton’s radar as they prepare for major changes to their squad.
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Rigg is said to fit the profile of what the Merseyside-based club are looking for, while Moyes already has a reputation for roping in players from the Championship from his first spell with the Toffees.
It is worth noting that Everton are not the only club interested in Rigg, as West Ham United have also kept tabs on him this season.
Other Premier League and Bundesliga clubs are monitoring the England Under-19s international’s development as well.
This comes amid news that Everton are prowling around ‘players that would surprise you’.
Rigg catches eye at Sunderland
Rigg has certainly caught the eye of many clubs with his performances for Sunderland this season, despite being only 17 years old.
He has made 34 Championship appearances for the Black Cats, bagging four goals and an assist in the process.
While the youngster is primarily an attacking midfielder, he has played in a number of positions for Sunderland this term, making him an attractive option for Everton and others.