Wolves set for Cassidy capture

16 August 2010 10:37
Wolves seem set to beat West Brom and Everton in the race to sign promising Airbus UK striker Jake Cassidy.[LNB] The Baggies and Toffees were also thought to be in the hunt for the 17-year-old.[LNB]But Mick McCarthy's side have made an offer to see off the competition after the striker impressed on trial while at Molineux last week.[LNB]The teenager played for the club's academy side against Coventry before scoring a solo goal in Wolves development team's 4-2 win over AFC Telford.[LNB]His impending switch comes after the striker, who only signed from Llandudno Junction earlier this summer, has been in tremendous form for Airbus in pre-season, scoring seven goals in six outings, including one against Everton.[LNB]Airbus secretary Phil Bailey told the Express & Star: "We are currently in negotiations with Wolves and there could be further developments early next week.[LNB]"We will not be publishing the amount of the offer, but there will be performance-related sums based on appearances built into any agreement.[LNB]"He's due to undergo medicals prior to any agreement being finalised.[LNB]"Jake is a great talent and he has developed greatly in the time he has been with us."

Source: Team_Talk