Exclusive:Florent Ghisolfi agrees £8m + add-ons transfer deal as Sunderland set for SCR boost
Sunderland are set for a significant SCR boost after agreeing an £8million plus add-ons deal for Anthony Patterson to join Wrexham
Anthony Patterson is closing in on a permanent move from Sunderland to Wrexham after the two clubs agreed a deal worth an initial £8million plus add-ons.
The Echo understands the goalkeeper is set to undergo a medical ahead of completing the transfer, with Sunderland viewing the overall financial package as a very beneficial one. The structure of the deal is also expected to provide a significant boost to the Black Cats’ SCR position.
Patterson is an academy graduate, meaning the fee Sunderland receive for him will be particularly valuable from an accounting perspective. The 26-year-old has been part of the first-team picture for several seasons and played a major role in the club’s rise from League One back to the Premier League.
His future had been the subject of increasing speculation after Robin Roefs established himself as Sunderland’s first-choice goalkeeper last season. Patterson spent time away from Wearside on loan and, despite remaining highly regarded, the pathway back to regular first-team football had become increasingly difficult.
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Wrexham have now moved decisively to secure his services, with the deal representing a significant investment for the Welsh club. Patterson’s departure would bring an end to a long association with Sunderland, having progressed through the club’s academy before establishing himself as a senior goalkeeper and playing in two promotion-winning campaigns.
The move also gives Sunderland further flexibility as sporting director Florent Ghisolfi continues reshaping Régis Le Bris’ squad ahead of another demanding season. Simon Jones of the Daily Mail first reported that Patterson was heading for a medical, with The Echo subsequently confirming the £8million fee plus add-ons.