Millwall sign Connolly from Sunderland

Millwall have signed forward Aaron Connolly from Sunderland.

Connolly becomes Alex Neil's first signing since taking over as head coach at The Den.

The 24-year-old has made 11 appearances for the Black Cats since moving to the club in the summer, scoring two goals.

Connolly, who has nine caps for Republic of Ireland, will replace Tom Bradshaw in the Lions squad.

Bradshaw, 32, completed a transfer to Oxford United on Thursday.

Connolly began his career at Brighton & Hove Albion, where he made 56 appearances and scored eight goals, before spending time at Luton Town, Middlesbrough and Venezia on loan.

He moved to Hull City on loan in January 2023 and signed permanently for the Tigers that summer.

In total, he played 36 times for the club, scoring 10 goals.

"Aaron's been a bit unlucky not to play a bit more at Sunderland this season, but that has given us an opportunity to get him in," Millwall's director of football Steve Gallen told the club's website.

"Still only 24, Aaron has a lot of experience for his age. He is at his best when running at defenders and we hope he gets plenty of opportunities to do that with us."

Millwall did not state the length of Connolly's contract. He could make his debut against his former club Hull on Saturday.