Newcastle have announced that capture of 21-year-old forward William Osula from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee. It has been reported in the press the Danish U21 international cost an initial £10m rising to £15m with add-ons.
Here is the confirmation of Newcastle’s new attacker.
? We are delighted to announce the signing of William Osula from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.
Welcome to Newcastle United, Will! ??? pic.twitter.com/0CCgVjduBX
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 8, 2024
This is what William said about joining the rising Magpies:
“I’m very happy to be here. It’s a big club, a great club, so I’m very happy for the opportunity to join Newcastle United.
“It’s a great opportunity, and as soon as I heard about Newcastle’s interest, I knew I had to take the chance to join this club if it came.
“It has come, and I’m really happy to be here.”
Here are some thoughts from our esteemed manager Eddie Howe:
“William is a talented young forward with all the attributes to be an exciting player for Newcastle United.
“We have watched his development closely and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with him in this next step in his career.
“I know our supporters will join me in giving William a very warm welcome to the club and the city.”
Osula joins as likely third-choice behind superstar Alexander Isak and reliable-when-fit Callum Wilson. While his arrival is primarily based on potential, the club will hope Eddie Howe can unleash Osula’s undoubted potential.
Osula is somewhat versatile being able to play on either flank while possessing capable strikes with both feet. Sheffield had used him on the left with promising moments in pre-season.
I wouldn’t expect to see much of Osula in the early parts of this season barring any disasters. He’ll be molded in training by Howe à la Lewis Hall last term. If all goes to plan, Newcastle may have a weapon in attack in the season’s second-half and beyond.
1,620 comments so far
magicmac54
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Comment #1Back of the net
Hibbit
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Comment #2some interesting new sponsors dotted round the sponsors wall in the new media room,
https://nufcfeed.com/eagle-eyed-newcastle-fan-spots-something-interesting-in-clubs-new-look-media-room-720720
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Comment #3Damn, git out the habit of checking for new articles before posting. 🙂
Interesting to see we’ve been tracking him for a few years. Looking forward to seeing how he develops over the coming seasons
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Comment #4Javea from previous.
Yeah, not being able to hear the questions in the press conferences is a real pain. Hopefully they’ve installed some decent mics now.
JaveaToon
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Comment #5Davas…Aye, the photo Mund put up looks like each one will have their own mic so fingers crossed.
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Comment #6Javea/Hibbit
That article also mentions the mics for reporters so hopefully it’ll be better.
Interesting about the new sponsors
Harley
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Comment #7Yes Neil!!!! Thanks for the articles.
Just posted this over the road.
I like these articles the athletic are doing. They rate them out of 100 over 5 categories using expert analysis.
He’s got 268/500 which isn’t bad.
All saying he has top qualities which could lead on to big things if he keeps progressing. But isn’t anywhere near ready for our first team and we should only be seeing him as one for the future.
Sounds very similar to Hall. Looks like we’ll only see him early on if absolutely necessary but as the season goes on and Howe weaves his wand , we could see him get more time.
Lots of potential but very raw.
William Osula to Newcastle United: The Athletic 500 transfer ratings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5674903/2024/08/08/william-osula-newcastle-analysis-rating/?source=user_shared_article
Spellcheck
Aug 8, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Comment #8Sad news about Ed , what a great man. It’s been a long while since I’ve been on his blog. Deepest sympathy to you Neil and all your family. Howay the lads!!!!
Fat Basta*d
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Comment #9Hobnob, you need bagging up and hung on a tree
catchy in norway
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Comment #10welcome and good luck
Fat Basta*d
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Comment #11I’ll always be here kunt
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Comment #12Can we just all agree from now on to totally ignore the troll…?
Don’t give him any oxygen
Fat Basta*d
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Comment #13One way or another i’ll be here
Here here here
One way or another i’ll be here
Here here here
😀 😀 😀 😀
Hibbit
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Comment #14WARNING
what ever you do, do not click on any of his links.
Unused Substitute
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Comment #15Ecstatic that the blog lives on.
WLtoon
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Comment #16Nipping up to ticket office tomorrow and get sorted for a weekend of football for a change , the tickets prices are a bit steep though if you want to watch all the games but hey ho, it has to be done
Fat Basta*d
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Comment #17WARNING
Whatever you do make sure you click on every link I post
😀 😀 😀
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Comment #18Neil must be on his holidays chucking out new posts on a daily basis. I hope their family life is picking up again following Ed’s passing. Keep talking about Ed, it’s how they stay with us.
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Comment #19Wonder if we’ll see osula at the weekend. Gordon and Trippier will play but Targett still out and Wilson not expected to be back till after the Southampton game.
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Comment #20The media suite looks good but no colour?
We really do live in a B&W world, with sometimes a bit of grey or silver thrown in.
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Comment #21Targett seems to have been crocked for a whole year. Not sure what’s happened there but he wasn’t a sick note when we bought him.
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Comment #22In terms admin and moderation of the blog.
It won’t be possible to have non owners pick this up as the owners would need a degree of control as they would be legally responsible.
It is what it is.
But don’t knock the discord crew.
They showed initiative to set it up at a time when this blog could have gone at any minute, and time was of the essence to get bloggers on board a life raft.
And we all may end up there eventually and will be grateful for it.
No.9
Aug 8, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Comment #23.
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Comment #24Onmeedsun
Looks like Targett did something similar to Willock. Was out for a while with a hamstring injury and then did his achilles tendon, after coming back, which seems to be a long recovery time.
simon376
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Comment #25Was in club shop to get an almost 6 year old her top. She is going with me on Saturday. Took her to a woman’s game last season, but she wants to see her future husband Bruno play. To get her name 39 and the top, cost £71. Haven’t bought myself a top in well over 20 years but might get one again, just don’t like the price
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Comment #26Onmeed
Nobody is dissing them as they did what they felt they needed to but no way whatsoever should any of them moderate the blog.
the crown princes nashers
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Comment #27well its nice to see a few new threads from neil, hope everyone is good neil
I will keep my political differences away from the blog, it is football and should be kept to football only
id go for admins with bills, hibbit and carltoon, old heads is required
Wor B
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Comment #28FPL
Shelvey FC
Only you left to join the H2H.
Check your messages on discord for the joining code please.
the crown princes nashers
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Comment #29simon
aye its a bit steep, my daughters and son have just kitted there kids out, cost them a small fortune but as I told them if they watched more tv they wouldnt have so many kids haha
least we know the shirt sales are going back into the club, the last owner always shoved it in his back pocket didnt he
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Comment #30I’d be happy with Bills, Hibbit and carltoon to police the blog
the crown princes nashers
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Comment #31mund
aye it needs old heads and old heads wont put up with any shit from anyone, this includes me another old head 🙂
the crown princes nashers
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Comment #32we still need a central defender and a right winger, well doesnt need to be a right winger a good right sided midfielder would do
if we do sign the crystal palace defender, we will go 3 at the back, the team on the pitch will be a very hard nut to crack
the crown princes nashers
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Comment #33carltoon
read your post about you being very dizzy, maybe you have vertigo or tinnitus
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Comment #34Well let’s hope the blog will carry on after the annual subscription. I will carry on posting on both here and Discord as I like both. For the record, TDSarf, AGM and Ibiza are the admins over there. They’ve done a cracking job so far, the troll is anonymous and they’ve only had to suspend two posters in a year of its existence.
cyprus
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Comment #35A winger, an attacking midfielder, a moderator and we’re all set!
carltoon
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Comment #36TPN, I have got both, but Sunday I couldn’t walk, but it seems to be getting better.
No way I would try to control the blog, ha ha ha, I’ve had a million arguments myself.
I couldn’t control my sons, when I went to hit them with the brush, they swung me around with it.
But I will still show my displeasure when yous get out of hand.
snowdone
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Comment #37It just needs bloggers to refrain from insulting each other. Difficult for some, I know, but surely as grown men and women we can behave!!!
The jury is out on the new lad, but the club believe in his potential, so let’s be patient again!
WLtoon
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Comment #38It would be fantastic if this site did continue, well done to all concerned if it does happen
carltoon
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Comment #39I’m sure most would use Discord if the blog closed down.
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 8, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Comment #40We just need rain during the night and ten hours of sunshine and we’d have perfect gardens 😕