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Rangers are circling Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson, with a potential deal valued at around £8 million. The 26-year-old, currently on loan at Championship side Millwall, has emerged as a key target for the Scottish club as they look to bolster their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The price tag and the negotiation game
Sunderland reportedly values Patterson in the £8 million to £10 million range. For a goalkeeper with two years left on his contract, that’s a number designed to start a conversation, not end one.
Kieron Brady, a former Sunderland midfielder, has described £8 million as a significant amount for a goalkeeper in the current market.
A Football Insider contributor has suggested that Rangers will likely negotiate that figure down to closer to £5 million plus performance-related add-ons. That structure would make the deal more palatable for Rangers while still giving Sunderland a respectable return on an academy graduate they’ve already decided they can live without, at least on a temporary basis.
Patterson’s profile and what Rangers need
Patterson was born on 10 May 2000 and came through Sunderland’s youth system. He established himself as the club’s first-choice keeper and was instrumental during their climb back up the Football League pyramid.
Patterson has been on loan at Millwall since 1 February 2026, covering the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
What this means for all parties involved
For Sunderland, Patterson has two years left on his deal, which means the clock is ticking. Accepting a fee in the £5 million to £8 million range, even with add-ons making up part of the package, is the pragmatic move for a club looking to reshape its own squad.
The add-on structure could end up being the key that unlocks this deal. Performance-based clauses let Rangers manage their upfront costs while giving Sunderland the chance to earn more if Patterson excels north of the border.
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