Jack Ross discusses his meeting with Sunderland's potential new owners | OneFootball

On Thursday, Sunderland manager Jack Ross spoke about his initial discussions with the club’s potential new owners.

US businessmen John Phelan, Robert Platek, Glenn Fuhrman, and Michael Dell make up a four-man consortium that are reportedly close to taking over and Ross kept a positive tone when talking about the initial meeting.

“I have met and spoken to people who may potentially be involved in the ownership of the club,” he said.

“I wouldn’t say too much about the extent and content of the conversation because nothing has been concluded as of yet, but I have had dialogue with people that might be involved.

“There’s maybe a misconception out there that a takeover means all of a sudden you spend loads and loads of money.

“The conversations I’ve had have been about how, in my opinion, you might build a sustainable football club.

“That’s from the elements that I’m involved in, the ones that I control and the ones that I branch into.

“I think that might be the way forward for us, that medium to long-term growth and how you sustain it, while obviously achieving short-term success in terms of results.

“I’ve enjoyed the dialogue I’ve had that might be involved, I’ve enjoyed it but it’s not really gone any further than that.”

Sunderland, who are in eighth place on 11 points through six games, will travel to face Accrington Stanley on Saturday.