Sunderland AFC news LIVE: Takeover latest as Black Cats make key appointment

Sunderland have appointed a new chief executive with Jim Rodwell arriving from Scunthorpe United.
Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald. Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald.
Sunderland chairman Stewart Donald.

The Black Cats insist the club remains up for sale but this appointment would suggest there won’t be an imminent sale, with all football also currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

We’ll have the latest news and developments throughout the day from the Stadium of Light on our SAFC blog which you can access below.

There is no date yet for when football will be able to return.