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Ryan Reynolds<\/strong><\/a> and Rob McElhenney<\/strong> have established promotion to the Premier League<\/strong> as the primary target for Wrexham<\/strong>\u2018s 2026-27 campaign, continuing to invest in roster upgrades. With that goal in mind, the Red Dragons have secured the signing of goalkeeper Anthony Patterson<\/strong>, who reportedly arrives as the most expensive transfer in the club\u2019s history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, August 11, Wrexham<\/strong><\/a> announced the signing of Patterson<\/strong>, who penned a long-term contract running through June 2030. The English goalkeeper was an integral figure in Sunderland\u2019s recent promotion to the Premier League, logging 169 career appearances for the club.<\/p>\n

After starting 45 matches across the EFL Championship and promotion playoffs to help Sunderland reach the top flight, Patterson served as the secondary option during the 2025-26 season behind Robin Roefs<\/strong>. Unable to secure regular playing time in the Premier League<\/strong><\/a>, he spent the second half of the campaign on a six-month loan with Millwall.<\/p>\n

A product of Sunderland\u2019s youth academy, Patterson featured 169 times for the Black Cats, allowing 189 goals while recording 51 clean sheets<\/strong>. Carrying two career promotions on his resume, including one to the Premier League, he is expected to take over as the primary starter to guide Wrexham toward their first top-flight appearance.<\/p>\n

Patterson becomes Wrexham\u2019s record transfer acquisition<\/h2>\n

Since Reynolds and McElhenney<\/strong><\/a> officially completed their takeover in February 2021, their objective has centered on building a sustainable business while elevating Wrexham back into the professional leagues<\/strong>. While maintaining fiscal discipline in transfer spending, the Red Dragons have gradually expanded their budget, particularly heading into their second consecutive season in the EFL Championship.<\/p>\n

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In an official club statement, Wrexham announced Patterson\u2019s arrival \u201cfor an undisclosed fee.<\/em>\u201d However, according to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, the fee agreed upon with Sunderland is \u00a38 million (around $10.4 million USD)<\/strong>, setting a new franchise record for the Welsh club.<\/p>\n

The transfer surpasses the previous record established during the 2025-26 season with the acquisition of Nathan Broadhead, when Wrexham paid \u00a37.5 million (around $9.75 million USD)<\/strong> to acquire him from Ipswich Town. Ben Sheaf<\/strong> sits third on the club\u2019s all-time transfer list following his \u00a36.4 million move from Coventry City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n