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Sunderland will surely regret Chris Rigg transfer stance as in-depth details emerge
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Sunderland's owners had the chance to cash in on Chris Rigg during the summer, but they decided against it.
Newcastle United, Everton and West Ham United were all linked with the 19-year-old, alongside several others across Europe.
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Mick Brown even told Football Insiderthat the Hammers were set to launch a formal bid after a scouting mission ahead of 2026-27.
It remains to be seen if that offer ever came at the Stadium of Light, but it is believed that Tottenham Hotspur submitted a £38million bid.
That would have placed him at the very top of the Black Cats' list of record departures, but it likely would have caused fury amongst the fanbase.
Instead, he remains part of Regis Le Bris' squad, but he's played a bit-part role across all competitions so far this season.
Chris Rigg transfer regrets come to the surface
Only recently against Leeds United did Rigg become the youngest-ever Sunderland player to reach 100 appearances, starting in the 0-0 draw.
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It was just the third time in 2026-27 that he's completed a full 90 minutes, and it might be some time before Le Bris chooses to start him again.
Against Leeds, he created just one chance, completed zero per cent of his dribbles, was dribbled past twice himself, won 40 per cent of his ground duels, and committed a foul [ FotMob ].
The 19-year-old was out of position, so his struggles are hardly a surprise, but there's limited space elsewhere on the pitch to make him fit.
Having reportedly turned down an eye-watering amount for his signature in the summer, some regrets could be cropping up at the Stadium of Light.
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Rigg is not the only one struggling for regular minutes this season, with the treatment of Chemsdine Talbi leaving many baffled.
Enzo Le Fee is also expected to leave in the coming transfer windows, but that's for an entirely different reason. He's one of Sunderland's best.
Kevin Danso's future with the Black Cats also needs to be seriously considered. On loan from Tottenham, fans are not yet convinced.
His start to life at the club was extremely positive, but his reckless nature in defence is making some wonder if he's truly trustworthy at the back.
