Sunderland AFC takeover and transfer news RECAP: Early team news as Phil Parkinson plans changes

Sunderland are back in action tonight, they make the trip to Fleetwood Town for the Papa John’s Trophy clash.

We’ll have the latest build-up ahead of the game in our live blog below. Phil Parkinson is likely to make several changes for the game with youngsters from the U23 squad set to be given more game time, Sunderland head in to the game on the back of the defeat to Mansfield Town.

We’ll have the latest team and injury news in our blog.

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