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
onmeedsun
Aug 14, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Comment #1561I think too much time has been spent on Guehi and we still haven’t signed him. And we won’t sign anyone else until a RCB is signed as we need to know how much if anything is in the kitty. I think the squad as if stands is better, just because of Tonalis return and fewer injuries, but most fans would be expecting at least one stellar signing.
Adamn_92
Aug 14, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Comment #1562Window hasn’t shut yet
Still time 🙂
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Aug 14, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Comment #1563The problem with Almiron is he isn’t really a right winger it’s probably the worst place to play him as he’s so predictable
When you see him drift to the no 10 or left wing position the runs he makes and decisions on the ball seem so much more natural which is where he plays for the national team
But he’s probably still not top 6 quality in those positions either !!
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 14, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Comment #1564Lesh
There doesn’t need to be winners in a sensible mature discussion.
Or losers for that matter.
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 14, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Comment #1565If it makes you think then everyone is a winner! 🙂
carltoon
Aug 14, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Comment #1566Tonali will be like a new signing, and a full season of Barnes, Willock, and Pope,
Hopefully at least 2 before the transfer window closes, it will be an exciting season, oh, and a fully fit Wilson, come on we’ll be awesome. 😀
Charlie in the Gallowgate
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Comment #1567New goal celebration rule for this season
Teams will be allowed 30 seconds after a goal is scored to get back into position; any time over this will be added to the additional time by officials
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Comment #1568When Big Joe filled in as a CB recently he was great, not his position but shyould the need arise!
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Comment #1569Charlie
Hopefully the ref will have to add on shedloads for us in that case! 🙂
Not another deJong
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Comment #1570Eddie Howe interview – a little more relaxed
ttps://youtu.be/HMuxSOqo0b4?si=K6UiJQYTxRfaj7J7
Not another deJong
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Comment #1571https://youtu.be/HMuxSOqo0b4?si=VyrGCkYx9EpS7THK
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Comment #1572As the revenues build, so will the strength of our side. Other clubs will all know this too, and so you get situations like Parish fishing for big money. We probably have it, but I doubt we’ll bite. We’ll remain prudent I’m sure. Table a final offer, that is within our valuation of the player, and if it isn’t met, move on. We’ll have a pretty clear idea of what the player is worth to us, and what Palace will take. I think the deal is still likely very much alive.
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Comment #1573I feel a bit vindicated seeing Darlow as back up in a Championship side. I remember posting something along the lines of ‘we all know Darlow is Championship standard’ I was fair rounded on by a few posters, probably just because it was me that said it, was told I was completely wrong and that he was a lower PL keeper. Since leaving us he has appeared for Hull and now Leeds back up keeper. Funny old game.
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 14, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Comment #1574Pundits seem to have us finishing around 6th and 7th generally speaking. Not sure why. Without the demands of Europe it has to be higher. I think two more of quality in, then top four. Fourth, most likely.
Mister Tuff
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Comment #1575“Booo hooo booo hooooo I was fair rounded on by a few posters, probably just because it was me I just don’t fink it was fair….booohoooo booohoooo”.
What a tart .
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Comment #1576Darlow was always bang average. Truly blessed to have played for a club like us.
Similar to Krafth to some degree, good lads but wouldn’t stand out for Sheff Wed. The greek keeper and Kyrios the same, lucky to be involved in this great club, pretending that they were good enuf.
At least Gillespie knows he is employed to just get the ball blasted at him in training.
Shut boring window mind. Just seems like we have stalled a bit. Cant afford to do that or else our top top boys will wonder whats going on. We aint winning stuff with what we have starting the season. Two top signing where all we needed and they have currently fcked it up.
Like those in power at the club will be happy with transfer window progress.
Mind you Ashworth has gone to Man Utd and signed shite and gave goofy Bruno a four year contract. Bit weird
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Comment #1577Without Europe, and with Bunce, and also with the addition of Osula, we can hope to get more from our attack.
We can certainly expect to get more availability from our players in general.
I’m expecting more availability from both Isak and Wilson, and of course Barnes. That’s gotta make a pretty big difference. Three very good players.
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Comment #1578No wonder Eddie was at Loggerheads with Ashworth if he wanted to sign the shite Man Utd have.
Which is unlikely as they all used to play for Ajax… Sort of says that Ashworth has zero input on transfers at Man Scum. He’s just getting paid more and having his ego massaged as he’s on the photees. Little creep
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Comment #1579I still think we are good for fourth as reckon we will be incredibly intense at home. Give many a team a whooping.
However cannot forget those poor games last year when teams ravished us on the counter. We are still ready to get picked apart with our two centre backs.
Gunna be a rollercoaster
Munster Mag
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Comment #1580Lee but Eddie wud rather play a goalie on the left wing than Miggy. A criticism I’ve had of his management for a while. It doesn’t have to be weekly, but it’s a useful option which is basically never used.
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Comment #1581Is it me but since the trolls gone and there is more footy talk and no chew, the blog has gone quiet… :).
Its like folk actually come on here for aggro.
Funny old world. Bring back Fat Bastad
Munster Mag
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Comment #1582Check it won’t be as bad as that. Pope will move the defence out and it will close that midfield chasm, but a pacy centre half is deffo needed. Despite what some people like to say on here, Botman is not a fast centre back, as I said a long time ago.
Munster Mag
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Comment #1583Also Tonali will help defensively, but Bruno will remain incredibly slow and a fast centre back will help us so much tactically. I think kelly will get more game time than people think. He’s seriously quick.
magicmac54
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Comment #1584I didn’t realise Ayling had signed for Middlesbrough on loan, it looks weird him playing against Leeds, The Boro lads playing excellent tonight, i can see them pushing for promotion this season.
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Comment #1585Botman aint slow, and he drops at the right time, however he aint available till November so Burn is.
Bruno is quick going forward not so when tracking back, but thats due to him covering so much of the pitch.
Not many players around like wor Bruno. Shud stop looking at his weaknesse, he is a brilliant footballer for the club. We are blessed to have him. Would go into any team.
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Comment #1586Pope is a big plus mind. Proper sweeper keeper. Weird how Dubravka or Kyrios simply cant do that pretty simple role.
Keepera are a bit thick eh
check the toastie
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Comment #1587Looking forward to us pulling Palace or Brighton away in the carabao cup.
Lets get the conspiracies going.
Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Comment #1588We can’t, we are playing in the Northern section
RUNAWAY777
Aug 14, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Comment #1589Guehi has said on sky he’s happy at Palace so why we still messing around with this one ffs move on.
simon376
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Comment #1590Of course he has said happy at Palace, cant say anything else can he. Right now still their player and cant upset the fans even if team mates no different. Imagine if one of our players who plays most matches said wants away
lochinvar
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Comment #1591The Rugby Football Union has not “sold out” by renaming Twickenham the Allianz Stadium in a sponsorship deal worth more than £100m, says the organisation’s chief executive Bill Sweeney.
Well then
If that’s the going rate for a stadium that is only used a few times a year then what price SJP ?
If that’s the going rate then the EPL haven’t a leg to stand on if we become saudiairlines@SJP Stadium for shall we say £150m ?
What’s the rate for Arsenal and the like ?
JaveaToon
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Comment #1592Arsenal get about £4m pa, City get about 26m pa. Spurs tried and failed(AFAIK) to get 25m. Barca get the most at 50 odd mill
lochinvar
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Comment #1593Charlie
New goal celebration rule for this season
Teams will be allowed 30 seconds after a goal is scored to get back into position; any time over this will be added to the additional time by officials,
Surely easier just to stop the clock after a goal and restart when the ref says ‘ clock on again’
No danger then of conspiracies and Fergie time scenarios.
jane
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Comment #1594Carabao Cup draw is always late
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DuOC7Yv-CU
jane
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Comment #159515. Newcastle United
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/carabao-cup-draw-second-round-live-stream-fixtures-b2596266.html
magicmac54
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Comment #1596Simon376
I agree with you there Simon, the lad is still a palace player after all, for me he said all the right things and came across as very professional and diplomatic in his answer.
jane
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Comment #1597“Teams will be allowed 30 seconds after a goal is scored to get back into position”
then they have to wait 4 minutes for VAR
Ooooo........it's Nicky the ball tosser
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Comment #1598Yeah, Pope will help us play that higher line. It’s important that we do. Far too open, for far too much of the campaign. If we press early, then we do have to go as a team, and remain compact. We do need pace at the back to do this well though, and I agree, players like Kelly, Livra and Hall will figure a lot, and I’m sure we are in for Guehi because of his pace.
simon376
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Comment #1599Magic
Lets just hope he is saying how happy to play for us soon
simon376
Aug 14, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Comment #1600Forest away