Scroll down and take a look at how things have developed since owner Stewart Donald first opened sale talks:
13. July 17th 2020
Micky Gray confirms he has been contacted by Donald in a bid to hold discussions over a takeover. However, he claims the figures he has received from the club are ‘astronomical’. Photo: Ian MacNicol
14. July 18th 2020
Donald stands down as Sunderland AFC chairman while confirming his focus remains on finding the right buyer for the club. Photo: Richard Sellers
15. July 24th 2020
Entrepreneur William Storey claims to have made a bid to purchase the club with ‘significant funding from blue-chip backers’. Photo: Bryn Lennon
16. Saturday July 25, 2020
It is revealed that Sunderland owner Stewart Donald has entered a 'period of exclusivity' with a potential buyer as sale talks accelerate. Their identity was not released but it was confirmed to NOT be Mark Campbell or William Storey. Photo: JPI