Sunderland AFC takeover news RECAP: Jack Ross provides injury updates ahead of Bolton

The latest takeover news from Sunderland AFCThe latest takeover news from Sunderland AFC
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Sunderland AFC are close to a takeover by an American consortium – but their short-term focus remains on the trip to Bolton Wanderers this weekend.

John Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman and Robert Platek are closing in on a deal for the Black Cats, which could be completed in the near future. We’ll have the latest on that front throughout the day – plus updates from Jack Ross’ pre-Bolton Wanderers press conference, with the Sunderland boss set to face the press at 1:30pm. Simply refresh the page and scroll down for the latest as the day progresses: