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. 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. 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 timePardew said: 'I believe David could be one of the bargains of the season if he can get back to where he was before. 'At his best he is a Premier League player.'Derby County's on-loan striker James Vaughan, meanwhile, has been ruled out for at least a month following further knee surgery. After returning to Everton for treatment, Vaughan discovered he had suffered a small tear in his cartilage. Cutting a deal: Winger Gary McSheffrey is poised to join Sheffield United on loanVaughan is due to stay on-loan at Derby until January and County have no plans to scrap the loan spell. 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. 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