Jack Patterson, a 20-year-old defensive midfielder, has been loaned from Everton to ŁKS Łódź for the rest of the season, and the contract includes a buyout option. The youth international for Northern Ireland joined Everton in the summer of 2022 from Crusaders and has since played for the club's U18 and U21 teams, although he has not made his first-team debut. His contract with Everton was extended in July of the previous year to run until June 30, 2027. The sporting director, Radosław Mozyrko, described Patterson as a player with a good understanding of the game, highlighting his character and determination as qualities that will provide support for the team. Patterson has earned one cap for the Northern Ireland U21 team. In the 2025/2026 season for Everton in Premier League 2, he made 9 appearances and scored 1 goal.