Liverpool now faces competition for NFL legend Tom Brady’s English PRODIGY

Liverpool’s history of developing youth talent is infamous.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold being the team’s current big success story, and youngsters Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley getting significant minutes in the team so far this season, that legacy will continue.

The Reds have recently been linked with 17-year-old Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg. Rigg has played three games so far this season for Sunderland’s first team, scoring the winner against Middlesborough last weekend.

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An ambitious offer

It is now being reported that League One Birmingham City are eyeing an ambitious bid for Rigg, despite being in the division below Sunderland.

The move would be part of a rejuvenation project for the Midlands team, which is playing its first season in the third tier of English football for the first time since 1991-92. The side was purchased by Shelby Companies Ltd., a subsidiary of US firm Knightshead Capital Management, and led by owner Tom Wagner.

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady also became a minority owner, allowing the club to receive more exposure and media attention. The game against current second-placed Wrexham – who are famously owned by American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and are seeking their third promotion in as many seasons – was broadcast live on Sky Sports.

The move for Rigg would follow Birmingham’s £15m signing of striker Jay Stansfield for £15m, making it the most expensive League One transfer ever, surpassing Sunderland’s £3.4m signing of Wigan striker Will Grigg in 2019.

Liverpool are one of several Premier League teams interested in Rigg. Naturally, a move to the Premier League would reap significant rewards for the youngster, although he will no doubt get more immediate game time if he accepts a move to Birmingham. Only time will tell what the young man has in store for English football.

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