Manchester City Set to Sign Caelan-Kole Cadamarteri from Sheffield Wednesday
Manchester City are closing in on the signing of highly-rated youngster Caelan-Kole Cadamarteri from Sheffield Wednesday, according to reports from Football League World. The 15-year-old forward, who is the son of former Everton attacker Danny Cadamarteri, has been impressing at youth level with the Owls.
Despite his tender age, Cadamarteri has been playing in a higher age group and finished as top scorer in the U18 Professional Development League. His talents have caught the eye of several top clubs, with Chelsea and Everton also interested in securing his services. However, according to Football League World, Manchester City are set to complete the signing of the teenager.
The Sheffield Star has revealed that all three Premier League sides have made an offer of £1.5m for Cadamarteri, as well as including a sell-on clause as part of the agreement. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the deal, confirming that Manchester City are working on signing the young striker. “Manchester City also working on signing talents for the Academy as they agree deal to sign Sheffield Wednesday striker Caelan Cadamarteri,” Romano tweeted. “U16 striker, top goal scorer in England for his age, will join Man City project with plan to sign top young talents and developing them.”
Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has been facing difficulties off the pitch, having failed to pay the May wages on time. As a result, the club will be eager to secure a chunk of the fee up front, which would help alleviate some of the financial pressure. According to Football League World, Wednesday will push to get a significant portion of the £1.5m transfer fee upfront.
It is understandable that Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to capitalize on Cadamarteri’s potential, given the current financial climate. However, it is also disappointing for the club and its fans that they will not have the opportunity to see him develop and play for the first team. As Football League World notes, “it’s a shame for all connected to Wednesday that they aren’t getting to see Cadamarteri in a blue-and-white shirt further down the line.”
The sale of Cadamarteri highlights the challenges faced by clubs like Sheffield Wednesday in retaining their top academy talents. In an interview with Football League World, it was suggested that clubs like Wednesday should be doing more to keep their young players. While it is good business to sell a 15-year-old for £1.5m, it is also important for clubs to provide a pathway for their young players to develop and play for the first team.
Sheffield Wednesday finished 12th in the Championship last season, and will be looking to improve on that performance in the upcoming campaign. The club’s current financial difficulties, combined with the sale of Cadamarteri, make it an uncertain summer for the Owls.
As the transfer window continues to heat up, Manchester City’s signing of Caelan-Kole Cadamarteri will be one to watch. With their reputation for developing young talents, City could be set to unlock the full potential of the highly-rated youngster. For now, Sheffield Wednesday will have to content themselves with the £1.5m transfer fee and the hope that they can develop more talented young players in the future.
In related news, Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri has been issued with a deadline by the EFL to respond to charges related to the non-payment of wages. The club’s financial difficulties are set to continue, and it remains to be seen how they will navigate the challenges ahead.
According to the latest Championship table, Sheffield Wednesday finished 12th last season with 58 points from 46 matches, with a goal difference of -9.
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
| — | — | — | — |
| West Brom | 46 | 10 | 64 |
| Middlesbrough | 46 | 8 | 64 |
| Swansea City | 46 | -5 | 61 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | -9 | 58 |
| Norwich City | 46 | 3 | 57 |
| Watford | 46 | -8 | 57 |
| QPR | 46 | -10 | 56 |
| Portsmouth | 46 | -13 | 54 |
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