With reports of fresh interest emerging, we take a look at how the takeover narrative has progressed over the last year and all of the key names in the frame.
Scroll down and take a look at how things have developed since owner Stewart Donald first opened sale talks:

13. July 18th 2020
Donald stands down as Sunderland AFC chairman while confirming his focus remains on finding the right buyer for the club. Photo: Richard Sellers

14. July 24th 2020
Entrepreneur William Storey claims to have made a bid to purchase the club with ‘significant funding from blue-chip backers’. Photo: Bryn Lennon
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