Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg is a target for Premier League clubs.

The Daily Star says Liverpool are leading the race for Rigg.

The Reds are ahead of Everton and Newcastle United in landing a player expected to be one of England's top future prospects, replicating the move from the Stadium of Light to Anfield that Jordan Henderson made back in 2011.

Rigg, who is just 15-years-old, has been watched by several scouts during some impressive performances for Sunderland under-21s. He has also been drafted into first-team training on occasion by Tony Mowbray. The midfielder is captain of England's under-16s and has featured for the under-17s.

Touted as the best young talent to come out of Sunderland's Academy of Light since Henderson, Rigg is now on the radar of England's top clubs and the Black Cats are becoming increasingly resigned to losing their star.

Should Liverpool win the race, they will be expected to pay around £2.5million for the teenager in the summer.