Sunderland AFC takeover news RECAP: Focus turns to January transfer window with Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is set to purchase a majority stake

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Sunderland are preparing to return to action this weekend with Lee Johnson’s side set to travel to Northampton in League One.

The Black Cats have dropped to 11th in the table after postponing their last four matches due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Academy of Light.

There is also the ongoing takeover saga with Kyril Louis-Dreyfus set to purchase a majority stake in the club.

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