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title: "Celtic: Hoops win race for Joey Dawson"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-05-26T17:10:57Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops win race for Joey Dawson

**Celtic have [reportedly](https://www.iron-bru.co.uk/exclusive-dawson-set-for-celtic-move/) won the race for Scunthorpe United youngster Joey Dawson.**

### The Lowdown: Dawson’s record-breaking past

Dawson, who appears to be on his way to Parkhead, [became the youngest player in Scunthorpe’s history back in 2019](https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2019/august/joey-dawson-becomes-youngest-iron-player/).

He was just 16 years, 75 days old when he played in the Carabao Cup for the Iron.

Dawson, who can play as an [attacking midfielder or a striker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joey-dawson/profil/spieler/695289), is also [the nephew to Tottenham Hotspur hero Michael Dawson, who made 325 appearances for Spurs between 2005 and 2014](https://talksport.com/football/615780/michael-dawson-nephew-joey-arsenal-transfer/).

[Celtic updates](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-4/)

### The Latest: Dawson passes Celtic medical

According to [Iron Bru](https://www.iron-bru.co.uk/exclusive-dawson-set-for-celtic-move/), Dawson has rejected a long-term deal at Scunthorpe.

He was attracting interest from a number of Championship clubs but has now [reportedly](https://www.iron-bru.co.uk/exclusive-dawson-set-for-celtic-move/) passed a medical ahead of a proposed move to Scotland.

The Hoops [will have to pay a fee for Dawson](https://www.iron-bru.co.uk/exclusive-dawson-set-for-celtic-move/), but he appears to be a player who fits [the club transfer strategy of being a UK-based prospect available for a nominal fee](https://theathletic.co.uk/2320038/2021/01/25/how-celtic-could-remodel-their-transfer-policy-post-brexit/).

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### The Verdict: Howe’s first signing?

[Reports](https://talksport.com/football/879875/eddie-howe-new-manager-celtic-bournemouth-boss/) have suggested that Eddie Howe has agreed to become the new Celtic manager, with an [official announcement possibly spilling into next week](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/kris-ajer-celtic-transfer-test-24184318).

With Howe agreeing on a Celtic Park deal, you’d expect he would be fully aware of a move for Dawson.

So, it appears as if the teenager could become Howe’s first signing as Hoops boss, should the 43-year-old be announced prior to Dawson.

Celtic have [already secured the services of Sheffield Wednesday’s Liam Shaw on a pre-contract](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6693271/celtic-shaw-pre-contract-sheffield-wednesday-lennon-plans/), and with the pending arrival of Dawson, it appears as if the Hoops are looking at building for the future.

***In other news: Olivier Ntcham contract speculation refuted, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-oliver-ntcham-contract-speculation-refuted/).***