Manchester United are battling Newcastle United for Sunderland prospect Chris Rigg.

The Sun says United are trying to jump into the race for Sunderland wonderkid Rigg.

Red Devils bosses would love to land the 15-year-old prospect as one for their future.

But Newcastle remain strong favourites to sign the central midfielder from their fiercest rivals.

Rigg is rated the best of his age in the country.

He has already captained England's Under-16s.

United already have a good relationship with Sunderland having loaned Amad Diallo to the Championship club last summer.