
‘Sunderland make Anthony Patterson U-turn after Sam Johnstone move’…
The Black Cats had previously planned to bring in a nailed-on first-choice goalkeeper, which would have facilitated Patterson’s exit amid interest from the likes of Southampton.
However, the addition of Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone would more likely see them drum up competition for the number-one shirt between their two options.
This comes after Brown told Football Insider on 8 July that Sunderland have joined the race to sign Johnstone and are prepared to rival Leeds for his signature.
Meanwhile, Brown told Football Insider that Sunderland will entertain offers for Patterson if they can land a new goalkeeper as they work on signing key targets.
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson
Anthony Patterson’s future has been up in the air. (Credit: Imago)
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Sunderland make Anthony Patterson exit decision
Brown told Football Insider on 3 July that Southampton are interested in signing Patterson as they plan to replace Aaron Ramsdale before the season begins.
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, insisted that the Black Cats could allow their two goalkeepers to battle for a starting place.
“Anthony Patterson is highly rated at Sunderland,” he told Football Insider.
“But they’ve just been promoted to the Premier League and they’re looking to upgrade in every position if possible to give them a chance of staying up.
“If possible, I hear they’d like to have two goalkeepers who can compete for that starting spot.
“Sam Johnstone being available would be a top-class option for them.
“If he comes in, they’ll take the view that Patterson can only improve by working with Sam and it would beneficial for everybody to keep hold of them both.
“The manager can let the two of them compete for that number-one spot.
“He’d be happy to keep hold of Patterson, even though they’re looking at new options, because it means they’ll be capable of making changes if things go wrong.
“I think that would be a step in the right direction for Sunderland.”
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