One massive stumbling block in Celtic’s reported goalkeeping target

There is one massive flaw in a report claiming that Anthony Patterson could be joining Celtic in the summer from Sunderland.

A 23-year-old goalkeeper that has been an ever present in the English Championship over two seasons clearly has ability but with a contract that runs through until 2028 Sunderland will be in the driving seat over any transfer.

Patterson’s age and England u-21 experience would appear to fit in with Celtic’s transfer strategy but when it comes to a fee the story falls apart.

During an interview with Football League World Carlton Palmer casually threw in a fee that ensures any interest from Celtic is highly unlikely to turn into a bid:

Celtic are a massive club, a huge club, a very good manager in Brendan Rodgers, European football. Of course, that would be something that you would not be able to turn down. Celtic would have to part with the best part of £15-20 million for Anthony Patterson, and I could see him leaving Sunderland to play in the Scottish Premiership, and then, if he is still young enough, he can come back to the Premier League.

Last summer Celtic signed seven players with the aggregate of those fees coming in at around £15-20m.

At £4m Maik Nawrocki was the most expensive signings with players like Luis Palma and Gus Lagerbielke coming in at £3m each.

Supporters will be hoping for a change in strategy this summer, a new goalkeeper to replace Joe Hart is expected but it would be a major shock if the £9m record fee paid for Odsonne Edouard in 2018 is smashed.

CLICK HERE for Patterson’s Transfermarkt profile.

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