According to media reports Saints are looking to sign a keeper in the January window, although Gavin Bazunu has not done too much wrong, the club are concerned that they are not strong enough in this department.

givemesport.com are reporting that Southampton are going to make a move for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson.

The 25 year old played a major part in Sunderland's promotion season, missing just 4 games through injury in the regular season and then playing in all 3 play off games to help the Black Cats into the Premier League.

His reward though was not a chance in the top flight, but to be back up to Robin Roefs who was signed from Dutch club Nijmegen and he has so far been ever present.

Newcastle born Patterson has been at Sunderland since a youth and has great experience in the Championship having wracked up 133 appearances, he has also played in League one for Sunderland also a season on loan at Notts County in the National League.

All in all he has approaching 175 games in all competitions for both clubs, a decent total for a keeper who is still only 25.

His current value is around £10 million, but it believed that Saints will be looking initially for a loan deal.

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