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:
9. Manchester United - Glazers Family
The Glazers have been involved with the Red Devils for over 14 years and remain increasingly unpopular among the Old Trafford support. Some fans were so furious about the takeover that they formed phoenix club, FC United of Manchester United. Photo: Julian Finney
10. West Ham United - Albert Smith
While David Gold and David Sullivan remain the figure heads at West Ham, Smith purchased a 10% stake in the Hammers in 2017. You rarely hear of the GSO Capital Partners co-founder. Photo: Dan Istitene
11. Millwall - John Berylson
Berylson takes a very hands-on approach at The Lions as chairman. It is believed Beryslon has ploughed (as of 2018) £62million of his own personal fortune into the club since he started bankrolling them in 2007. Photo: Harry Engels
12. Coventry City - SISU
Let’s pray the Black Cats’ prospective owners are not like SISU! From administration, points deductions, playing in Northampton and now being forced to play home at Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s, their 12-year tenure has been nothing short of shameful. Photo: Morgan Harlow