Man Utd plan to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson
manchester united are 'eyeing' in-form Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson but face competition from rivals Liverpoolaccording to the sun.
The 24-year-old has been one of the best goalkeepers in the EFL Championship and has conceded just six goals in seven appearances for the Black Cats this season. His four clean sheets are the second-most in the Championship and, unsurprisingly, his performances have now sparked top-flight interest.
According to the SunFormer United goalkeeper and current club scout Tony Cotton is keeping an eye on the England under-21 international as the Red Devils eye a possible raid. André Onana is Erik ten HagThe first-choice goalkeeper, but with Altay Bayandir linked with a move away from Old Trafford, it appears Man Utd are considering Patterson as a replacement.
However, the Red Devils face competition for the 6-foot-2 goaltender first division teams, including Liverpool, who have tipped the Englishman as a possible replacement for Caoimhin Kelleher, according to the report.
Patterson's contract at the Stadium of Light runs through the summer of 2028 and the sun reports that the Black Cats value the goalkeeper in the region of £20m.
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Erik ten Hag currently has Onana, Aitay Bayindir and Tom Heaton at his disposal as goalkeeping options. Onana is the club's undisputed first choice, while Bayindir and Heaton face an uncertain future at the club.
In this regard, Man Utd are now eyeing Patterson, who will not only be a substitute but also potentially usurp 28-year-old Onana in the future to become United's first-choice goalkeeper.
The 24-year-old has shown incredible shot-stopping ability in the Championship this season and is arguably the best goalkeeper in the division. His reflexes are amazing and his efficiency with the ball is also impressive.
Competition from Liverpool could be a hurdle for the Red Devils in the race for the goalkeeper, who will consider the chances of first-team opportunities at his next club.
United are already working to sign young prospects in other positions on the pitch, particularly in midfield and attack, and Patterson could become the first young goalkeeper to sign for the club's new owners if they can agree a deal next summer. .
