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Prospective new Sunderland owner Stewart Donald hopes to be in the stands at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, regardless of whether his takeover is complete at that time.

Donald is heading a consortium that have agreed to buy the club debt-free from Ellis Short, with that deal now just resting on EFL approval to be complete.

The Black Cats already know they will finish this season bottom of the Championship ahead of the final league game of the season, and Donald could be on the terraces among the fans after clarifying that league rules won't stop him as he awaits their approval on a takeover.

Since news of an agreement broke Donald has used his Twitter account to try and communicate with fans as much as possible, although he is restricted in what he can say because of EFL rules.

But regardless of if the EFL approve his takeover by Sunday, Donald revealed that he would seek permission from league officials to attend the game, and it has been clarified that no rules will stop him from doing so, clearing the way for his attendance on Sunday.

He told a Sunderland supporter on Twitter: “I don’t know if things move that quickly but if I’m lucky enough to be approved you will see me there for sure. Probably more important to go in with the fans though to see what the match day experience is like and listen to any issues so I can understand the club more.”

He added in a later tweet: “I would like to go. I need to check with the EFL it’s ok as if I am lucky enough to be involved it will be my only chance to see the club in working action before next season and see what the fan experience is like. So yes, but EFL dependant.”