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Sunderland football fans face potential unease as Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur shows interest in their promising goalkeeper, Anthony Patterson. This development comes at a challenging time for the team, who have struggled recently, failing to win in their last six matches, including a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United.
Despite being in playoff positions under manager Regis Le Bris, the potential transfer could significantly impact their promotion prospects. The situation echoes last summer’s sale of Jack Clarke, demonstrating the club’s willingness to sell top talents for the right price.
Tottenham, managed by Ange Postecoglou, is seeking a goalkeeper following Guglielmo Vicario’s ankle injury, which is expected to sideline him for several months. Journalist Alan Nixon suggests Patterson would be a “perfect fit” for their needs, both as an emergency replacement and long-term competition.
Patterson, a Sunderland academy graduate, has established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper in his third season at the Stadium of Light, developing into one of the Championship’s most impressive goalkeepers. While there are no indications he wants to leave, the opportunity to join a Europa League club might be tempting.
Currently valued around £10 million by Transfermarkt, Patterson’s potential transfer value could be higher. Sunderland’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman might demand £15-20 million, considering Patterson’s importance to their promotion push and his status as a homegrown player.
The potential transfer presents a significant dilemma: a lucrative offer versus maintaining their chances of returning to the Premier League.
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