Newcastle now have a big interest in ‘amazing’ Sunderland player

Newcastle now have a big interest in ‘amazing’ Sunderland player, whom they have scouted

Officials from Newcastle United have returned to the Stadium of Light following their FA Cup victory in the Tyne-Wear derby in January.

That day, Eddie Howe’s team defeated Sunderland 3-0, with a brace from Alexander Isak giving Newcastle United the upper hand in their first derby since 2016. Additionally, it was the Magpies’ first victory in the match since 2011.

Neither Newcastle nor Sunderland have had many reasons to celebrate since that day. The Black Cats fired Michael Beale and are in danger of relegating to the Championship rather than making the playoffs, while the Magpies are having trouble in the Premier League and are out of the FA Cup.

On Saturday, they drew 0-0 with QPR in a match that included Isaac Hayden, a midfielder for the Toons. A representative from Newcastle United was also there in the crowd, as senior scout Mick Tait was there to assess a possible summer target.

Newcastle is considering signing Chris Rigg

Mick Tait was reportedly on a reconnaissance expedition at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon when he saw Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg in action, according to the Chronicle.

According to The Chronicle, Newcastle United is showing a lot of interest in the 16-year-old midfield player who was Mike Dodds’ side’s substitute. In the 58th minute, Rigg entered the game for his 13th appearance in the Championship this year.

The source also states that since Rigg hasn’t signed a professional contract with Sunderland, he might be available for a modest sum.
The fact that the teenager hails from a family that supports the Toon could offer the Magpies an advantage in this transfer pursuit. The teenager has been frequently linked to Newcastle in the past. According to recent rumors, Newcastle is now the team that wants to sign him the most.

Naturally, Sunderland would prefer to keep Rigg, but with his obvious potential, he is drawing a lot of interest. Tony Mowbray made his debut when he was fifteen years old, and he was once called “amazing.”

Although Newcastle United would prefer to see him in black and white soon, he is now beginning to gain more and more senior experience in red and white.

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