The report claims that scouts from the 20-time English champions view Rigg as 'the next Roy Keane ' and are desperate not to miss out on his signature. Man United are believed to have made contact over a potential move over the summer, but the youngster signed his first professional contract at the Stadium of Light.

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Roy Keane said Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels ‘should be fined one week’s wages’ after a ‘poor’ mistake in his team’s Premier League clash with Brighton. Forest have started the season well after surviving a relegation battle last season, taking eight points from their first four games and stunning Liverpool at Anfield last weekend.

Erik ten Hag's side will face competition from Liverpool for the USA international, who has started the season brightly with two assists from Fulham's five games.

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LIVERPOOL will battle Manchester United in the heavyweight race for Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson. Red Devils have USA star Robinson on their wishlist to fill a problem position in Erik ten