No way…’ – £12.5m Sunderland transfer reports rubbished amid Inter Milan speculation
Carlton Palmer has stated there’s “no way” Chris Rigg will leave Sunderland for £12.5million.
Italian giants Inter Milan are the latest side to have been credited with an interest in the Sunderland sensation with the Serie A club keen to wrap up a deal for the teenager. Rigg has emerged as a shining light for the Black Cats this season and has featured in 29 Championship matches so far, scoring four goals and assisting one more in the process.
According to reports from InterLive, Inter Milan are keen on the 17-year-old, and would ideally like to steal a march on their competitors by agreeing a transfer arrangement with Sunderland sooner rather than later. It is claimed that Rigg’s versatility appeals to Inter boss Simone Inzaghi, who believes the starlet is of a similar profile to former Lazio player Luis Alberto, now of Qatari side Al-Duhail.
Inter are reportedly ready to offer up to around £12.5million in an effort to lure him away from the Stadium of Light. Palmer, however, doesn’t believe Sunderland would accept such a low fee for the teenager but also added that his departure from the club is inevitable at some point given his talent and profile.
Speaking to Football League World, Palmer said: “They believe the Serie A giants are hoping to steal a march over English clubs and are preparing to offer in the region of £12.5million. There’s no way he’ll be leaving Sunderland for £12.5million. Would a move to Italy suit him more than going to Man United or Arsenal, who have been linked with him?
