Wrexham ‘to pursue’ Anthony Patterson loan or deal as Millwall keen and Rangers wary at £seven million | OneFootball

Wrexham are exploring a move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, with permanent and loan structures on the table. Sunderland Echo reports that the academy graduate could be available for around £seven million.

The Championship club may pay a fee but would prefer a straight loan, or an initial loan with an option or obligation to buy.

Patterson is expected to leave this summer after dropping behind Robin Roefs in the pecking order. The 26-year-old has returned to train with the senior goalkeepers while his future is resolved.

Millwall want him back after a successful stint in the second half of last season. He joined in February, having made only one senior appearance for Sunderland earlier in the campaign.

The price point has reportedly cooled Rangers’ interest. Wolverhampton Wanderers have considered him but would likely need to move a goalkeeper on before making an approach.

Patterson was on the senior bench in 2018-19, then debuted in the EFL Trophy at Fleetwood Town in November 2020. A 2021-22 loan at Notts County ended with a recall amid injuries, after which he became first choice and started the League One play-offs, beating Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley to end a four-year third-tier stay.

Three years later he made key saves against Sheffield United in a 2-1 Wembley win that sealed Premier League promotion. Roefs’ arrival then curtailed his minutes, prompting a temporary switch to Millwall.

Source: Sunderland Echo