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Wrexham nears signing of Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:27 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Wrexham nears signing of Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Summary

Wrexham is close to signing goalkeeper Anthony Patterson from Sunderland ahead of their Championship opener against Cardiff City on August 17. Patterson, 26, is scheduled for a medical with Wrexham as Red Dragons manager Phil Parkinson aims to strengthen the squad after a recent loss to Middlesbrough. The move might allow current player Arthur Okonkwo to depart Wrexham, as he is in the final year of his contract. Patterson made 169 competitive appearances for Sunderland and played for the England Under-21s.

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Status Watch

•Wrexham set to sign Anthony Patterson from Sunderland.
•Patterson expected to undergo a medical soon.
•Championship opener against Cardiff City is on August 17.
•Phil Parkinson seeks to bolster his squad following a Carabao Cup exit.
•Patterson has 169 competitive appearances for Sunderland.

Latest Updates

4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Wrexham announce third major summer signing, potentially signalling the end for fan favorite
9:18 AMESPN Soccer — Sources: Wrexham to sign Sunderland's Patterson
11:56 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham closing in on Sunderland's Patterson
11:44 AMBBC Sport — Wrexham close in on signing of Sunderland's Patterson

What they're saying

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's Wrexham have announced their third major signing of the summer transfer window, bringing in Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson for what is believed to be a club record fee
— Yahoo Sports

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Wrexham are set to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that could eventually break the club's transfer record, sources have told ESPN.
— ESPN Soccerby Tom Hamilton