According to a report by the Sunderland Echo, six Championship clubs are competing for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Sunderland are believed to have valued the 26-year-old at £8m-£10m. The player's side hopes the club will be realistic if he is to move to a Championship side this summer. Coventry City are reported to be interested, but they may be more hesitant to make him their permanent number one.

Coventry City are considering Sunderland's goalkeeper Anthony Patterson as an alternative option if they cannot sign their primary target, Carl Rushworth. Journalist Alan Nixon revealed that Patterson is still being considered by Coventry. The 25-year-old's long-term future at the Stadium of Light is in doubt, and other clubs including Leicester City and Southampton have also been linked with him.