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.
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.
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.
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.
