Josh Scowen has said that the Sunderland players have not been affected by the ongoing takeover uncertainty.
The Black Cats are enduring a difficult period as talk of their long-term future continues to dominate the back pages.
It's thought that the Wearsiders are closing in on a deal that will see Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and minority shareholder Juan Sartori take control of the club on a day-to-day basis.
As part of the transaction Stewart Donald will reportedly sell the bulk of his shares and retain just 15% of his stake, making him a silent shareholder in the club.
While a deal is thought to be close the uncertainty remains as supporters wait for a final decision.
A series of mixed results on the pitch have sparked speculation that the takeover saga is having a detrimental impact on the team, but according to Scowen, that's not the case.
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Speaking about the takeover to the Sunderland Echo, Scowen said: "To be honest, its not something we talk about.