Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has been linked with a move away from the club.

According to Alan Nixon, Championship clubs Leicester City and Southampton are interested in securing his services on loan, and Sunderland could sanction his loan exit in January.

Patterson is not the first-choice goalkeeper at Sunderland anymore, and it would be ideal for him to move on. The 25-year-old needs regular opportunities to fulfil his potential. He has come through the ranks at Sunderland, and he would have expected to hold down a regular starting spot with them.

However, Robin Roefs is ahead of him in the pecking order now. It would be ideal for him to leave the club in January so that he can play more often. If he manages to impress during the second half of the season, he might have a better opportunity of pushing for the starting spot next season.

Leicester City and Southampton will be hoping to do well this season, and they need quality players. The 25-year-old goalkeeper certainly has the quality to help them improve. He has shown his ability in the...