Sunderland face keeper decisions as Patterson interest grows
Partizan are set to sign Sunderland’s Milan Aleksić on loan after months of talks. The 20-year-old, not in Régis Le Bris’ plans, returns to his former club after limited minutes at KS Cracovia.
Leicester fans label a loan for Sunderland’s 19-year-old keeper Matty Young a risk, preferring experience despite his Salford form of 15 league clean sheets and a 71.1% save rate in 50 games in 2025/26.
Sunderland are monitoring Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke, 28, valued at about €4m. The dribbler had 1 goal and 1 assist in 27 La Liga games. Fulham, Leeds and Bayer Leverkusen are also keen, with no talks yet.
Opinion says Sunderland and Leeds should be angry after Senne Lammens won Premier League Transfer of the Season over picks like Granit Xhaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Keeper Anthony Patterson, on £10,000 a week until 2028, looks set to leave Sunderland. Millwall, Wrexham and Wolves are keen, with an £8m fee touted after his loan and six clean sheets in 14 for Millwall.
Recall of Sunderland’s 2022 push to re-sign Dion Sanderson after his 2020/21 loan. He instead joined Birmingham, with Sunderland moving for Dan Ballard, a deal that proved successful.
Sunderland are linked with a £9.5m move for an ‘aggressive’ midfielder likened to a mini Granit Xhaka for Régis Le Bris. Details on the target are scarce in the text.
Praise for Enzo Le Fée’s 2025/26 impact, dictating play, key assists and work rate. Highlights include the 2-1 win over Chelsea and setting up Brian Brobbey at St James’ Park, cementing his central role.
Report claims an Aston Villa attacker is willing to join Sunderland or Leeds if a condition is met, with both clubs eyeing a summer swoop.
