Football rumours: Liverpool could make move for Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson

Jan 15, 2024 1 min read
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson (Mike Egerton, PA)
Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson (Mike Egerton, PA)

What the papers say

Liverpool are reportedly ready to sell their 24-year-old goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for £20million, the Mirror reports, with the club now looking towards Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson as their replacement. The 23-year-old goalkeeper has played 27 games for the Black Cats this season.

The Daily Echo says that Bournemouth’s 29-year-old midfielder Joe Rothwell will have a medical at Southampton before he completes a loan move to the club.

AFC Bournemouth v Burnley – Premier League – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham (Steven Paston, PA)

Bournemouth face a battle to keep their 26-year-old Wales defender Chris Mepham, the Sun reports, with Premier League strugglers Sheffield United interested.

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Players to watch

Leny Yoro: Lille’s 18-year-old defender is the subject of interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, according to AS.

Serhou Guirassy: West Ham will be joined by Manchester United, Newcastle and AC Milan in pursuing the 27-year-old Stuttgart striker, Football Insider says.

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