Takeover latest, contract talks and the next steps for Sunderland: Phil Smith answers your burning questions

Sunderland have been consigned to a third season in League One following yesterday’s EFL vote – and fans have a host of burning questions about what comes next.
Phil Smith answers your questions on the current situation at Sunderland AFCPhil Smith answers your questions on the current situation at Sunderland AFC
Phil Smith answers your questions on the current situation at Sunderland AFC

With contract decisions still to be made, and takeover talk continuing to dominate the discussion, we’ve put your queries to our chief Sunderland AFC writer, Phil Smith, in order to get the inside track on the current situation.

He’ll be answering your questions for the next hour – so simply refresh the page and scroll down for the latest: