‘Sunderland plan to accept Anthony Patterson offer after Southampton latest’…
Sunderland are prepared to entertain offers for Anthony Patterson if they can sign a new goalkeeper this summer, according to their former chief scout.
Mick Brown, who also worked as the chief scout at Man United and Blackburn and remains very well-connected at his former clubs, exclusively told Football Insider that Regis Le Bris has decided he wants to strengthen his squad in goal.
Football Insider revealed on 1 July that Sunderland are planning to sign a new goalkeeper amid links to the likes of Marcin Bulka and Djordje Petrovic.
After missing out on a move for Bulka, who instead joined Saudi outfit SC Neom, the Black Cats have set their sights on Chelsea shot-stopper Petrovic.
As a result, Brown told Football Insider on 3 July that Southampton are interested in signing Patterson amid speculation about Aaron Ramsdale’s future.
The 25-year-old could be temped to leave the Stadium of Light in favour of playing regular first-team football should an acceptable offer arrive.
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson
Anthony Patterson could leave Sunderland. (Credit: Imago)
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Sunderland make Anthony Patterson exit decision
Brown told Football Insider in January that Sunderland planned to keep hold of Patterson long-term despite interest from the likes of Man United and Tottenham.
However, the former scout who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has insisted their ambitions of signing a new goalkeeper has made his future uncertain.
“Patterson is a top young goalkeeper and he’s got a good reputation,” he told Football Insider.
“I personally still have some doubts about him, and it looks like Sunderland might share those.
“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.
“If they sign a new goalkeeper, they’re going to want them to come into the starting XI.
“Patterson has proved over the last year that he can hold his own at a good level, so whether he’ll want to now become a second-choice, I’m doubtful.
“From Sunderland’s point of view, it might make sense to cash in on him.
“If they get a good offer and they don’t think he’s going to start any more, it wouldn’t surprise me if they let him go.
“But it will all depend on whether they do sign a new goalkeeper.”
Sunderland Regis Le Bris
Regis Le Bris is planning to strengthen his squad. (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)
Regis Le Bris eyes Matteo Guendouzi swoop
A new goalkeeper is not the only position Le Bris wants to strengthen this summer, as the Black Cats are also aiming to improve in the midfield.
Brown told Football Insider on 1 July that Sunderland are plotting a move for Matteo Guendouzi as they eye further improvements to their first-team squad.
Guendouzi, who was a young player at Lorient while Le Bris was the manager of their B team, is being considered to bolster their midfield and bring Premier League experience.
This comes after Football Insider exclusively revealed that Sunderland are interested in signing Abdoulaye Doucoure on a free transfer after he left Everton.
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