US ben Mark Campbell is in talks with Stewart Donald to join him as the majority shareholder of Sunderland AFC . The agreement will reportedly see Campbell take a 50 % stake in the club from Donald and a further 10 % from Uruguay 's Juan Sartori , providing both sides with a 10 % share each . Financial details of the proposed arrangement have not been disclosed , although Donald bought the League One side for roughly £ 40 m ( $ 51 m ) last April . Notably , a share purchase agreement has not yet been reached . The English football League would need to ratify a change of ownership .
US businessman Mark Campbell is in talks with Stewart Donald to replace him as the majority shareholder of Sunderland AFC. The agreement will reportedly see Campbell take a 64% stake in the club from Donald and a further 10% from Uruguay's Juan Sartori, leaving both men with a 10% share each. Financial details of the proposed arrangement have not been disclosed, although Donald bought the League One side for roughly £40m ($51m) last April. Notably, a share purchase agreement has not yet been signed. The English Football League would need to ratify a change of ownership.