Aaron Connolly set for Boro switch, injury boost for Dara O'Shea

Brighton are ready to let the Irish forward leave so he can gain more first-team experience.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Aaron Connolly of Brighton & Hove Albion is challenged by Emmanuel Dennis of Watford FC during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford at American Express Community Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

REPUBLIC of Ireland international striker Aaron Connolly is set to complete a loan move to Middlesbrough from Brighton after manager Chris Wilder confirmed he is close to adding to his squad.

Connolly has started following Middlesbrough on social media and Brighton are ready to let him leave so he can gain more first-team experience.