Scroll down and take a look at how things have developed since owner Stewart Donald first opened sale talks:
5. October 31st 2019
FPP Sunderland complete a £9million investment deal in Donald’s holding company Madrox Partners, with the money secured against Madrox’s assets - including the club itself and the Stadium of Light. Photo: Frank Reid
6. December 27th 2019
Sunderland fans launch the #DonaldOut campaign - claiming trust between the club and fanbase has ‘eroded’. Photo: Frank Reid
7. January 3rd 2020
Speaking to BBC Newcastle, Stewart Donald publicly confirmed that he would pursue the sale of the club. Donald said that there had already been ‘lots of interest’, and that he expected the process to take ‘a month or two’. Photo: Frank Reid
8. March 29th 2020
Almost three months on from Donald’s original remarks, Charlie Methven discussed the takeover as he promoted the second series of Sunderland ‘Til I Die. Methven said that the COVID-19 crisis had thus far had ‘no material impact’ on takeover talks, which were ‘well progressed and productive’. He said that the ownership at this stage believed the club would change hands before the end of May. Photo: Kevin Brady