West Ham plans £10m bid for Sunderland's Rigg

West Ham United is reportedly preparing to make a move for Sunderland's 17-year-old starlet Chris Rigg this summer, contingent upon Sunderland's failure to secure promotion to the Premier League. Rigg, who has made 61 appearances for Sunderland and is valued at £20 million, is keen to play in the top-flight, ideally with his hometown club. However, West Ham is reportedly viewing him in the £10 million range, indicating a potential negotiation gap. The interest in Rigg has intensified as he has become a key player in the England under-19s, despite being recently overlooked for the squad. Sunderland is in the midst of a Championship play-off campaign, aiming to achieve promotion, which could influence Rigg's future. If they do not ascend to the Premier League, Rigg's departure appears likely, given the growing interest from clubs like West Ham.