Chris Rigg stays: How Sunderland AFC’s dream 2025 January transfer window may look
Given Sunderland’s strong start to the Championship season, it is likely that the club’s players will come under the spotlight in January.
The Black Cats currently sit top of the Championship table with an impressive 19 points from their opening nine games. Although it feels like the summer transfer window has only just closed, that has not stopped speculative reports regarding the table-toppers’ talents.
Chris Rigg has been the main subject of interest, with a host of Europe’s top clubs reportedly keen to sign the teenager in the near future.
What would a dream window look like for Sunderland? Holding on to Rigg would be significant, while there are other situations the club will look to resolve.
| 2024/25 Championship table as it stands – per BBC Sport | ||||
| Position | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
| 1st | Sunderland | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 2nd | Sheffield United | 9 | 9 | 19 |
| 3rd | Burnley | 9 | 10 | 18 |
| 4th | West Bromwich Albion | 9 | 6 | 17 |
