Arsenal and Liverpool scout 23-year-old at the weekend ahead of summer move

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on the Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.

The 23-year-old has been very impressive in the Championship this season and his performances have attracted the attention of the top clubs, as per HITC.

Arsenal and Liverpool are two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and the opportunity to join them will be quite attractive for the young goalkeeper. It will be interesting to see if Sunderland are prepared to sanction his departure in the summer.

The Black Cats were in action against Bristol City at the weekend and the two Premier League clubs sent scouts to watch the goalkeeper in action. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with an offer to sign the player in the summer.

A move to the Premier League will be an exciting opportunity for the player, even though he might not be a regular regular starter for the two clubs.

Working with top class players and coaches in the Premier League will only help him develop further and he will hope to establish himself as a player for club and country in the coming season seasons.

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Arsenal and Liverpool need a backup keeper like Anthony Patterson

Arsenal and Liverpool have David Raya and Alisson Becker as their first choice goalkeepers. Both players have been top class for their respective clubs and they are unlikely to be dislodged any time soon.

However, the two clubs could soon be in the need for a quality backup option. Aaron Ramsdale and Caoimhin Kelleher have been linked with move away from their respective clubs in the summer due to the lack of regular football. Patterson could prove to be the ideal replacement for the two English clubs and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.