Source: Daily_Mail
Saints delight at Connolly bargain and McSheffrey is set for Blades switch
Southampton manager Alan Pardew has linked-up with former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly for the second time after he was released by Sunderland. [LNB]Ex-Wigan and Leicester star Connolly, 31, who played under Pardew at West Ham, has signed a deal until the end of the season after impressing during a trial. [LNB] Spot on: Southampton boss Alan Pardew is relishing the prospect of linking-up with former Sunderland and West Ham striker David Connolly for a second time[LNB]Pardew said: 'I believe David could be one of the bargains of the season if he can get back to where he was before. [LNB]'At his best he is a Premier League player.'[LNB]Derby County's on-loan striker James Vaughan, meanwhile, has been ruled out for at least a month following further knee surgery. [LNB]After returning to Everton for treatment, Vaughan discovered he had suffered a small tear in his cartilage. [LNB] Cutting a deal: Winger Gary McSheffrey is poised to join Sheffield United on loan[LNB]Vaughan is due to stay on-loan at Derby until January and County have no plans to scrap the loan spell. [LNB]In other news, Birmingham City winger Gary McSheffrey, 27, is expected to confirm his three month loan move to Sheffield United after the international break.[LNB] Ukraine v England live! Sign up to watch the match with MailOnlineFootball League delay Flavio decision as QPR co-owner is allowed his saySouthgate still stands by decision to let Cattermole leave Middlesbrough [LNB]
