Sunderland AFC takeover news RECAP: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus at the Academy of Light as deal hopes raised

Sunderland’s League One promotion hopes suffered another setback at Shrewsbury – yet the Black Cats will have a chance to bounce back when they face Doncaster Rovers this weekend.

By Dominic Scurr

Published 11th Feb 2021, 07:00 BST

Updated 12th Feb 2021, 08:24 BST

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The Black Cats are still seventh in the League One table, yet teams around them do have games in hand, putting extra importance on the upcoming fixture at the Stadium of Light.

Away from on-pitch matters, takeover talk continues to dominate the discussion on Wearside.

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has agreed a deal to purchase a majority stake in the club from Stewart Donald, with the deal confirmed on Christmas Eve.

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