Over the previous two and a half years, the 24-year-old has made a name for himself at the Stadium of Light. Last season, despite Sunderland’s troubles and their 16th-place finish, Patterson was one of the few players to receive recognition for his efforts.
The former England U21 international impresses not just with his shot-stopping and cross-collecting skills, but also with his comfort in possession.
Consequently, it should come as no surprise that top-tier teams are keeping an eye on Patterson, since prior rumors suggested that teams like Liverpool and Arsenal were keeping an eye on the stopper.
According to Sun writer Alan Nixon, Russell Martin is a fan of Patterson and can distribute the ball the way the Saints head coach likes. It looks that another team has entered the fight for Patterson.
Any agreement, though, would be challenging because, according to the report, Southampton would “prefer to do business at half of those prices,” while Sunderland would value their star player between £15 and £20 million.
In today’s market, Patterson should fetch between £15 and £20 million, considering that he is a young goalkeeper who has every right to compete at the highest level for the next ten years. In addition, he has demonstrated that he is among the greatest in the Championship.
Therefore, it is impossible to imagine Southampton making a deal if the Black Cats don’t alter their position. They should not be considering any offers at half that amount.
Of course, Sunderland will suffer if they don’t advance, but they have a lot of good players at the team, and it’s a possibility that they might sell players like Jack Clarke or Trai Hume to make room for Regis Le Bris. a few bucks to bolster the team.
There is no requirement for the Wearside outfit to sell Patterson because he is also bound under contract until the summer of 2028.
In addition, Southampton will be keen to find a new number one come season’s start due to a major injury to Gavin Bazunu; this desperation could work in Sunderland’s favor if talks do start.
Now that a new manager has been appointed, Sunderland’s market will receive more attention, and it is obvious that much work needs to be done.
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