Sunderland dread losing Anthony Patterson to a quality Premier League club this summer.
Despite a difficult season for Sunderland, a lot of its valuable assets continue to attract attention from the top division and beyond.
Jack Clarke is one player who appears to be on the verge of leaving the Stadium of Light, while Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil, and Dan Ballard have all been connected to the departure.
Liverpool is one team believed to be interested in acquiring Patterson, who has been a regular in the Black Cats’ squad since they were in League One.
The Reds are poised to split ways with Caoimhin Kelleher this summer and will be seeking for a new backup goalkeeper to Alisson, and the Sunderland youngster might be the perfect fit.
While Patterson has received some criticism this season, Sunderland may struggle to replace him.
Here are three goalkeepers the Wearside club might consider to replace the 23-year-old.
Sunderland’s prospective goalkeeper targets include Viktor Johansson.
Viktor Johansson has become an important member of Rotherham United’s team in recent seasons, winning their Young Player of the Year title in his first season.
He was chosen to the Championship’s squad of the season last season, as well as winning further honors for the club’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season.
According to reports, the Swede’s contract includes a £1 million relegation clause, and he is expected to depart the Yorkshire team this summer.
James Beadle
James Beadle played the first part of the season with Oxford United in League One, where he kept eight clean sheets in 19 appearances.
