Huddersfield, Wrexham and Millwall have been linked with Sunderland goalkeepers Anthony Patterson and Matty Young

Huddersfield Town are reportedly planning a loan move for Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young.

According to journalist Alan Nixon, via his Patreon page, Huddersfield are plotting a swoop for the 19-year-old ahead of the 2026-27 season. Sunderland are said to have been vetting clubs interested in taking Young on loan, with Huddersfield expected to receive approval to borrow the England youth international.

Young is highly regarded at the Stadium of Light and has already gained senior experience away from the club. After spending time on loan at Darlington, the goalkeeper enjoyed two productive spells with Salford City in League Two. He played an important role as Salford reached the League Two play-off final last season, featuring at Wembley in their 3-0 defeat to Notts County.

Young has represented England at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, and was called up to the under-21 squad last year. A move to Huddersfield would offer another opportunity to continue his development in senior football. Huddersfield brought in Owen Goodman on loan from Crystal Palace last summer as competition for Lee Nicholls, though the goalkeeper later made a mid-season switch to Barnsley. As things stand, the club’s goalkeeping department includes Nicholls, Jak Alnwick, Jacob Chapman and Nik Tzanev.

Young is not the only Sunderland goalkeeper being linked with interest this summer. Nixon has also reported that Wrexham have joined Millwall in showing interest in Anthony Patterson. Patterson is said to be valued in the £8million to £10million range if he were to leave the Stadium of Light permanently. Reports have claimed both Wrexham and Millwall are interested in a loan move, with Patterson having spent the second half of last season away from Sunderland.

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However, The Echo understands that Patterson would prefer to leave on a permanent deal this summer. Wrexham’s interest could also have an impact on Arthur Okonkwo, with claims that the Welsh club may allow last season’s goalkeeper to move on if they can bring in Patterson.

Sunderland’s goalkeeper department is therefore attracting attention on a couple of fronts, with Young linked with Huddersfield and Patterson reportedly wanted by Championship clubs. Young’s next step appears likely to be another loan, while Patterson’s situation remains one to monitor amid outside interest.

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