Hibernian submit £1m bid to sign Sheffield Wednesday star, Championship club responds

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Hibernian have reportedly submitted a £1 million bid to sign promising Sheffield Wednesday striker Bailey Cadamarteri in the January transfer window. The bid forms part of Hibs’ planning for a potential attacking reshuffle, with current striker Kieron Bowie attracting interest from Premier League side Wolves and potentially needing to be replaced.

Cadamarteri, 20, is viewed as one of Sheffield Wednesday’s brightest young talents, having already scored twice in the Championship this season. His performances have drawn attention amid turmoil at Hillsborough, where Wednesday are facing almost certain relegation and are currently in administration while a takeover process unfolds. A consortium led by James Bord and Felix Romer has been named as the preferred bidder to buy the club, creating further uncertainty around the squad’s future.

Hibernian’s offer is understood to be an attempt to capitalise on Wednesday’s fragile financial and sporting position, with the Scottish side hoping that the need to generate funds could make a deal possible. However, the £1 million proposal has been rejected by the club’s administrators. The bid is said to be lower than an offer previously turned down from Championship side Blackburn Rovers, reinforcing Wednesday’s stance that Cadamarteri will not be sold on the cheap despite the pressure of administration and impending relegation.

The administrators are nonetheless expected to face increasing pressure to raise money through player sales before the window closes. Cadamarteri is among several young Wednesday players likely to attract bids, alongside highly rated goalkeeper Pierce Charles, who has reportedly drawn interest from Ligue 1 club Strasbourg. For Hibernian, Cadamarteri represents a long-term attacking investment, but if they are to secure his signature, they will almost certainly need to return with an improved offer that better reflects Wednesday’s valuation of one of their key assets.