Sunderland AFC manager hunt RECAP: Big development as Cats granted permission to speak to one of five targets
Donald announced the trio of US investors were still in talks over a potential purchase of the North East club after sacking Ross, with a further update on the takeover situation expected soon.
Meanwhile, a former England manager has made contact with the club regarding the vacant manager’s role while Sunderland are reported to have been granted permission to speak to Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth – one of five managers in work they want to speak to about the role.
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