Chris Rigg transfer: Sunderland exit news provides hope for Everton
Everton have held an interest in signing Sunderland’s Chris Rigg ahead of the summer transfer window.
With little left to play for aside from their own pride, Everton will have already tuned their attention towards the summer transfer window, with a rebuild in mind.
Since the appointment of David Moyes, the Toffees have progressed massively on the pitch, though that progress will be halted without the right recruitment plans in place.
Several players have already been linked with Everton, and the latest news from Sunderland could serve as a benefit.
Everton could sign Rigg this summer
Everton are looking to build on the progression made under Moyes, and they are believed to have identified Rigg as a potential target to match those ambitions.
The 17-year-old has been a regular in the Championship for Sunderland this season, but faces the prospect of staying there if the Black Cats aren’t successful in their playoff campaign in May.
Rigg has suitors all around the country, and Sunderland have already been warned about the dangers that could follow if they fail to make it back into the Premier League [Mackem News], and it would be no different for the teenager.
| Sunderland | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Rigg | 67 | 7 | 1 |
Sunderland could see several players exit the Stadium of Light if that proves to be the case, and Everton’s interest in Rigg will likely stand strong.
Whether he would be able to have an immediate impact at Everton remains unknown, but his potential is blindingly obvious, and it is a transfer that the Toffees should be all over if the opportunity presents itself.
Moyes must be backed this summer
Season after season, Everton have looked destined for a relegation scrap, but since Moyes arrived, they have risen up the table.
If the Toffees have ambitions of furthering that progress, the Scotsman needs to be backed with the signing of players capable of doing that.
This summer promises to be a huge one for Everton, not only for the immediate future, but for the next few years as they prepare for life at Bramley-Moore.