According to a report from SportsBoom, Stoke City are interested in signing 25-year-old Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson before the January transfer window closes. The report indicates that manager Mark Robins is exploring a late move to strengthen his goalkeeping options because Viktor Johansson was ruled out for the season and his replacement, Gavin Bazunu, was sidelined with a six-week injury. Patterson has not featured in the Premier League this season, with Robin Roefs being the first-choice keeper at Sunderland. He has reportedly been identified as a potential loan signing until the end of the season to support the Potters' push for a play-off position. The English goalkeeper joined Sunderland in July 2021 and has a contract that runs until 2028. His current Transfermarkt market value is €10.00m. In September 2024, Sunderland's asking price was reportedly around €23.5 million. Several other clubs, including Southampton and Leicester City, have also recently been linked with Patterson.