Sunderland AFC news RECAP: Takeover takes a fresh twist as businessman launches bid plus defender signs deal

Sunderland and their League One rivals are still waiting confirmation of a start date for the 2020-21 campaign and if salary cap proposals will be coming in to force next season.

By Richard Mennear

Published 24th Jul 2020, 08:58 BST

Updated 24th Jul 2020, 18:17 BST

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It has been a long wait without any football for Sunderland and their supporters but the hope is that September 12 could be the date that the action returns, with a vote set to take place.

We’ll have the latest news, analysis and opinion on our live blog throughout the day.

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