Aaron Connolly, a 24-year-old striker, is on the verge of joining Sunderland after being released by Hull City last May. Having spent a challenging career with loans at Brighton, Middlesbrough, and Venezia, Connolly found some success at Hull last season, scoring eight goals in 29 appearances. Sunderland, currently second in the Championship, is looking to strengthen its attacking options after losing new signing Ahmed Abdullahi to injury. Reports indicate Connolly was seen at Sunderland's training facilities finalizing his contract, marking a potential revitalization of his career. His past struggles have included a lack of consistent performance and injuries, but this move offers him a chance to regain his form alongside teammates like Alan Browne. Sunderland's need for depth in their squad makes this acquisition increasingly likely as they aim to build on their strong start to the season.