Further bids rejected at Sheffield Wednesday - Millwall continue Hillsborough raid attempt
The situation surrounding Sheffield Wednesday forward Bailey Cadamarteri continues to move apace - with the Owls having rejected two further bids for the sought-after Jamaica international, The Star understands.
It was revealed yesterday that Wednesday have knocked back several bids for the 20-year-old, who has raised approaches from a number of clubs up and down the Championship table. Relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers are among those clubs and saw a £750k bid turned down earlier this week.
It is understood that Rovers returned with a second bid, which was raised to a restructured £800k and was again swiftly rejected by the Owls on the basis that it fell well below their valuation of the youngster. As reported by BBC Sheffield, The Star also understands that a second bid was rejected from Millwall and arrived at a similar level.
The Lions appear to have had administration-hit Wednesday in their sights for much of the window. Barry Bannan was unveiled as a Millwall player on Wednesday and they have had a bid for Svante Ingelsson rejected. Their interest in both Ingelsson and Cadamarteri is understood to exist beyond the rejected bids and it remains to be seen whether they test the Owls’ resolve further with improved offers.
Wednesday’s administrators require sales to raise funds and safeguard against the possibility of the administration process being extended should the preferred bidder not receive ratification for their takeover by the EFL. The situation is a complex one, with a potential shortfall figure having been forecast. Should the Owls reach that figure - by any combination of player sale fees or a reduction in wage commitments - the immediate need to sell players relaxes.
Beyond Cadamarteri and Ingelsson, Yan Valery is of interest to clubs including Wrexham and Rangers and could move on, while Ike Ugbo could leave the club on loan.