Sunderland AFC transfer and takeover news RECAP: Gateshead friendly details plus ex-Cats striker reacts to Lewis Morgan interview

Sunderland are preparing for their first competitive fixture since March – and will start their 2020/21 season with two cup ties at the start of September.
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Phil Parkinson’s side were handed a home fixture against Hull City in the first round of the Carabao Cup yesterday – and will discover their League One schedule later this week.

We’ve have all the latest Black Cats news, analysis, transfer talk and more throughout the day – scroll down to see how it unfolded: