Big Mac planning swoop for Connolly

Mick McCarthy's Sunderland are talking to Irish international striker David Connolly about a move to Weirside, it emerged today.

Mick McCarthy's Sunderland are talking to Irish international striker David Connolly about a move to Wearside, it emerged today.

The club have stepped up their bid for a return to the Barclays Premiership as they completed the signing of one target and made their move for another.