Swansea City lead race for Wigan Athletic teen Kyle Joseph

Swansea City have emerged as a front-runner in the race to sign Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph.
By Phil Wilkinson
Published 3rd Jun 2021, 08:51 BST
Updated 3rd Jun 2021, 08:54 BST
Kyle Joseph celebrates with Will KeaneKyle Joseph celebrates with Will Keane
Kyle Joseph celebrates with Will Keane

The Championship outfit are in "advanced talks" with the 19-year-old, according to WalesOnline.

He has been linked with several clubs following an impressive campaign for Latics.

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He scored five goals during 20 appearances as he helped the League One outfit avoid the drop.

Joseph is out of contract with Latics this summer and has been offered a new deal.

But the Swans are hoping to prise him away as they look to bolster their attacking options.

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Celtic, Rangers, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Preston have all been previously linked with him.

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Although Joseph is out of contract, any club who signs him would need to pay Wigan a compensation fee because of his age.

He was among a clutch of homegrown players who got their chances last season during the club's administration.

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