‘I’m Told’ – Southampton Want to Sign ‘Unbelievable’ Sunderland Star

‘I’m Told’ – Southampton Want to Sign ‘Unbelievable’ Sunderland Star

 

Southampton are plotting a summer move to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, former scout Mick Brown has claimed.

 

The Saints are looking for a replacement in goal for Aaron Ramsdale, who is expected to leave, and have reportedly identified the Englishman as one of their options.

 

Patterson has no shortage of suitors after helping Sunderland clinch Premier League promotion last season, and Southampton are one of the clubs monitoring his situation.

 

It remains to be seen whether the ‘unbelievable’ 25-year-old would be tempted by a move back to the Championship, as he could opt to stay and fight for his place at the Stadium of Light next season.

 

Southampton Eyeing Anthony Patterson

As a potential replacement for Aaron Ramsdale

Anthony Patterson

Brown, speaking to Football Insider, revealed that Sunderland are looking to bring in a Premier League-proven goalkeeper this summer, and that could make Patterson’s future uncertain:

 

“They’ve been looking to sign a new goalkeeper for the Premier League, probably because they want a bit more experience and stability.

 

“So that makes Patterson’s future uncertain because it’s his position they’re talking about.

 

“I’m told Southampton are one of the clubs looking at him because they expect Ramsdale to leave.

 

“He’s got a release clause in his contract and clubs have been looking at him.

 

“Patterson obviously has that experience in the Championship and of gaining promotion, which is what Southampton will look to do this year.

 

“So it makes a lot of sense for both of the clubs. It will come down to whether Patterson wants to step back down to the Championship or if he wants to stay and fight for his place at Sunderland.”

 

Patterson, who made his Sunderland debut in November 2020 after emerging through the club’s academy, has been the Black Cats’ primary shot-stopper for the past three seasons.

 

He made 45 appearances across all competitions last season, keeping 14 clean sheets and conceding 45 goals, and was instrumental in their successful promotion push.

 

Sunderland, who will return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence, have splashed out heavily on new signings so far this summer.

 

The Black Cats have welcomed promising midfielders Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra, and have also made Enzo Le Fee’s move from Roma permanent.

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