Chelsea and Manchester United send scouts to Leeds United game for £25m star

Chelsea and Manchester United had their scouts present at the Leeds United game to watch Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, according to Caught Offside.

The news outlet reported on 25 October that the 17-year-old could cost between £25million and £30million.

The two Premier League sides were in attendance for the Whites game on 4 October when Illan Meslier made a glaring error and the contest ended 2-2.

Leeds United must now go on an unbeaten run

Being just three points behind the league leaders certainly injects a palpable sense of motivation within the squad and the fanbase.

The unfortunate error by Meslier against Sunderland serves as a stark reminder of how fine the margins are at this level.

Had that incident swung in their favour, the Whites could be leading the pack.

This scenario underscores the urgency for Daniel Farke to rally his troops and his challenge now lies in extracting the best from his players, fostering consistency in team selection to build chemistry and defensive solidity.

This period is crucial for Leeds to demonstrate resilience, tactical acumen and the fighting spirit that characterises their storied football heritage, pushing for an ascent that could redefine their season.

Hopefully, they can now go on an unbeaten run and consolidate their position at the top of the Championship.

In other Leeds United news, Kalvin Philipps has made a damning comparison of Marcelo Bielsa and Gareth Southgate.

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