'It's happening! Free laptops for everyone!' Delighted Sunderland fans react as takeover by American billionaires edges closer

Sunderland AFC’s takeover by an American consortium has taken a big step towards completion – after a new company was formed to facilitate the deal, sending Sunderland fans into Twitter meltdown!
Sunderland fans are delighted at the latest takeover news!Sunderland fans are delighted at the latest takeover news!
Sunderland fans are delighted at the latest takeover news!

John Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman and Robert Platek are set to obtain a majority stake in the Black Cats in the near future.

And the takeover has taken a step towards completion after a new company, titled ‘FPP Sunderland Limited’, was registered with Companies House – here’s how Black Cats supporters reacted to the huge news!