This is the Sunderland dressing room stance on Kyril Louis-Dreyfus' impending takeover

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is set to take a majority share in the club after he agreed a deal with current owner Stewart Donald, with hopes the EFL will give the ownership change the green light later this month.

But while the ownership change has been the talk of the terraces, midfielder Josh Scowen insists it hasn’t been the hot topic of conversation inside the walls of the Academy of Light – with the squad’s focus on moving the Black Cats up the table.

"To be honest, its not something we talk about,” he said, when quizzed on the impending change in ownership.

"We just want to get on the pitch and do what we're here to do.

"We try to stay out of all the background scenes - we just want to play football and enjoy it.”

A message from the Football Clubs Editor:

Our aim is to provide you with the best, most up-to-date and most informative Sunderland AFC coverage 365 days a year.

This depth of SAFC coverage costs, so to help us maintain the high-quality reporting that you are used to, please consider taking out a subscription to our new sports-only package here.

Your support is much appreciated. Richard Mennear, Football Clubs Editor