BBC · Jun 20, 2017
Sunderland owner Ellis Short set to decide between two takeover bids
Sunderland's relegation to the Championship ended a spell of 10 successive seasons in the Premier LeagueEllis Short has moved a step closer to selling Sunderland, with the American owner set to decide between two bids.
A German consortium and fans Gabe Turner, Ben Turner and Leo Pearlman from television production company Fulwell 73 have made takeover offers.
Sunderland confirmed on Friday that discussions with "parties who have expressed an interest" are ongoing.
Short, who has owned the club since May 2009, is looking to sell following relegation to the Championship.