RECAP Sunderland AFC news - Takeover update plus the latest in Black Cats' boss hunt

Stewart Donald's proposed takeover of Sunderland is edging closer to completion, with Football League approval still awaited.
Prospective new Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.Prospective new Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.
Prospective new Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.

That green light should set of a sequence of events, which is likely to see the change of ownership confirmed then a manager appointed soon after. Click refresh and scroll down for the latest news.