Sunderland have now been tipped to keep hold of one ‘wonderful’ player this summer, despite his contract uncertainty. Sunderland tied down a number of key players to new contracts last year, following a hugely successful first season back in the Championship. However, the club’s dramatic decline since the turn of the year has left many of their prize assets with doubts over their future. Chris Rigg is already uncertain about signing his first professional contract with Sunderland due to the manager saga, while it is yet to be seen whether Dan Ballard will commit to be a new contract as they lo…
