The Imps have announced the capture of Sheffield Wednesday striker Bailey Cadamateri on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old forward, who featured 23 times for the Owls in the Sky Bet Championship last year, adds another dimension to City’s attacking options.
“I’ve spoken with Jez George and the gaffer and feel like this is the right place for me to be to develop,” said the England Under 19 striker.
“I’m looking forward to showing the Imps fans what I can do. I was here for the game against Barnsley. The fans were brilliant in that match, they got behind the lads even when they were behind, and I can’t wait to have them right behind me.”
The capture ends a summer-long hunt for a new number nine, and head coach Michael Skubala is clearly delighted to get the business done.
“Bailey adds a set of qualities that we’ve been looking for this summer to add to our forward options with top end pace, power and a threat in behind.
“We need a strong department at the top end of the pitch for all types of opponent across three competitions with so many games. We feel that Bailey can make a real impact in League One. He has joined us for all the right reasons and we are really looking forward to working with him.”
He becomes the 12th signing of the summer and is expected to go into the squad to face Stevenage this weekend.
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