Sunderland AFC transfer and takeover news RECAP: Takeover deal 'to be announced soon' as ex-defender joins Championship side

Jack Ross’ men don’t have a game this weekend due to international call-ups but have been handed a boost ahead of the trip to Accrington Stanley on September 14.
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Right-back and fan favourite Luke O’Nien will be available for selection after his red card at Peterborough United was overturned by an independent panel whilst Chris Maguire has been nominated for an award.

Sunderland also remain close to securing fresh investment with an American consortium involved.

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