Sunderland AFC takeover and transfer news RECAP: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori deal moves closer as Lee Johnson eyes January targets

It was a busy weekend at the Academy of Light as Sunderland appointed Lee Johnson as their new manager.
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The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 by Wigan on Saturday but Johnson made a positive impression as he outlined his plans for the future of the club.

Takeover talks continue to take place with Sunderland owner Stewart Donald expected to hand over his controlling interest to Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori.

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