Overview
- Wrexham confirmed the transfer of 26-year-old goalkeeper Anthony Patterson from Sunderland on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee with reports suggesting about £8 million that clubs have not confirmed.
- Patterson is a Sunderland academy graduate who made 169 competitive appearances for the club and played key roles in the promotions that culminated in the Wembley play-off wins.
- He lost Sunderland’s starting spot to Robin Roefs last season and spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Millwall, where he made 16 appearances.
- Wrexham manager Gary Parkinson welcomed the signing and described Patterson as a keeper with Championship experience who fits the club’s project.
- Patterson’s arrival immediately raises questions over the futures of Arthur Okonkwo and Danny Ward, who are both entering the final year of their Wrexham contracts and may now face transfers or contract decisions.