West Ham United’s Bailey Cadamarteri bids confirmed as Sheffield Wednesday starlet looks to kick on

The Star reported prior to the teenager signing his first professional deal at Hillsborough that the Hammers were one of the clubs showing interest in the striker, however it was decided that his future would remain at S6 as he continued to show promise.

‘Cadz’ signed a long-term deal with the club last summer not long after celebrating his 17^th birthday, and after his first season as a pro was curtailed by injury, his second season has seen him raise lots of eyebrows in the U21s.

Speaking to the Football League Paper, Cadamarteri senior said his eldest, "Bailey is an old-fashioned number nine who can also run in behind. He’s 6ft 1in and spent time with the first team in pre-season, having played a cup game last season.

"The Championship is a huge step up, but I also think fans want some excitement and he’s now in and around the first team squad. He’s a good finisher, as he’s been showing for the U21s.... West Ham made bids for Bailey two years ago but they were turned down and he’s now on a long-term contract."

Cadamarteri has already hit double figures for Neil Thompson’s side in 2023/24 so far, and he’ll be hoping to add to that tally even further this afternoon when they take on Coventry City.

They face the Sky Blues at 1pm as they look to try and close the gap on league leaders, Sheffield United.