Relegated Southampton already planning for Aaron Ramsdale transfer exit as they line up EFL star
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SOUTHAMPTON are checking on Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale.
Relegated Saints are keen on Patterson, 24, who is proven at Championship level.
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Aaron Ramsdale is set to leave relegated Southampton after one season
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Saints are lining up a deal for Sunderland star Anthony Patterson
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They could go in with an offer if the Black Cats do not go up via the play-offs.
England stopper Ramsdale, 26, is expected to leave St Mary's, either permanently or on loan.
Tottenham watched Patterson while they were seeking cover in goal.
And the England Under-21 stopper was also being looked at by Burnley.
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His form dipped mid-season at the Stadium of Light.
But the North Shields-born No 1 has a chance to put himself in the shop window in the play-offs as Regis Le Bris' side face Coventry over two legs.
Southampton are also looking closely at Angers' Yahia Fofana, 24.
The Ivory Coast No 1 is available for around £10million.
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And they are considering a fresh move for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22.
Saints bid £5m plus extras before the Eagles agreed a loan deal with Sheffield United last summer.
Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary's 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 down
Meanwhile, former boss Russell Martin is a managerial target for both Leicester and Rangers.
He was sacked mid-season by Saints and replaced by Ivan Juric, who left last month.
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