Sunderland whiz Chris Rigg is a target for Newcastle United.

The Sun says Newcastle are planning a £2.5million raid for Rigg.

The England youth ace, 15, is starring for club and country and rated the best young prospect in the UK.

He is impressing for the Black Cats' Under-21s side and was the Young Lions' skipper for a recent game in Italy.

Sunderland are desperate to keep Rigg but the demand for him is so great they may find that hard.

If he is tempted away, the fee demanded will inevitably be a record for a player his age.