Here, we take a look at the 13 EFL clubs to be funded by businessmen from the USA – who perhaps the Black Cats’ new prospective owners could learn a trick from – better and for worst. Scroll and click through the pages:
5. Crystal Palace - Josh Harris and David Blitzer
The Wall Street financiers invested in Palace three years ago, however reportedly attempted to sell their stakes in March 2019. When they first joined, the US pair had plans to help develop Selhurst Park but plans are yet to get under way. Photo: Andy Marlin
6. Swansea City - Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan
The pair endured a difficult start after their second season as majority shareholders ended in relegation from the Premier League. After making cuts last year, the duo have pledged to be in it for the long-term and build a squad around players coming through the youth academy. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Liverpool - Fenway Sports Group
Fronted by John W Henry and Thomas C Werner, their takeover in 2010 has allowed the Reds to forget the dark days of the previous ownership and rise to become European Champions again this year. As well as challenging for the Premier League title, Anfield has increased its capacity to almost 60,000. Photo: Michael Regan
8. Barnsley - Chien Lee, Paul Conway and Billy Beane
The Americans are three of six investors at the Oakwell club after the Cyne Family decided to sell their majority stake in 2017. Lee, Conway and Beane own an 80% stake alongside Grace Hung and Neerav Parekh. Photo: George Wood