Sunderland owner Ellis Short is ready to sell up.
The Sunday Mirror says Short is ready to cash in and sell Sunderland to the highest bidder – whether they stay up or not.
But the American billionaire will need at least £200million to cover his investment over the last eight years to make it worthwhile.
Short has become increasingly disillusioned with owning a Premier League club, which is facing yet another relegation battle, despite his considerable financial input since he took control in 2008.
Source: tribalfootball.com