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title: "Celtic: Update in Hoops’ hunt for Kyle Joseph"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-04-04T14:10:40Z"
modified: "2021-04-04T14:10:40Z"
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# Celtic: Update in Hoops’ hunt for Kyle Joseph

**Newcastle United are leading Celtic in the race to sign Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph.**

That’s according to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9433071/Newcastle-lead-race-sign-Wigan-striker-Kyle-Joseph-amid-Celtic-interest.html), who claimed that the teenager’s representatives held talks with the Hoops back in February ahead of a potential pre-contract agreement.

### Newcastle’s greater offer

However, it seems as if St James’ Park is a more likely destination for the [6ft 1in](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyle-joseph/profil/spieler/647395) forward, with the Magpies stepping in with a greater offer.

Celtic could have paid a compensation package of just £230,000 for the 19-year-old, but Newcastle are willing to pay around £850,000 to try and force through a move.

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Joseph has scored [five goals in 14 League One games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyle-joseph/leistungsdaten/spieler/647395) this season, with [three of those coming in a 4-3 win over Burton Albion](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyle-joseph/leistungsdaten/spieler/647395) back in December.

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### Transfer Tavern take

In the long run, this latest development could prove to be a blow.

Celtic have already secured a [pre-contract agreement with Sheffield Wednesday’s Liam Shaw](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6693271/celtic-shaw-pre-contract-sheffield-wednesday-lennon-plans/), with the Hoops looking to target [UK-based prospects with high upside potential](https://theathletic.co.uk/2320038/2021/01/25/how-celtic-could-remodel-their-transfer-policy-post-brexit/) on a pre-contract or for a nominal fee.

Joseph appears to fit that mould, but it seems as if Celtic could well miss out on the Wigan ace following this latest development.

***In other news: Celtic star tells club he doesn’t want to play for the Hoops again, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-ntcham-doesnt-want-to-play-for-hoops-again/).***