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
check the toastie
Aug 8, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Comment #161We need Botman back then basically we will have….
Willock
Tonali
Tino
Hall
Kelly
Barnes
Big Joe
Pope
Osula
All contributing massively more to the season. Think we have top 4 nailed.
Man City, Arsenal, Toon, Bindippers i reckon.
Non of the other teams will threaten.
JaveaToon
Aug 8, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Comment #162Mund… Enjoy, it looks great. I was hoping it would be open when I was over for the daughter’s wedding last month but sadly it wasn’t to be. It’ll be absolutely buzzing there with some live music going on. Hopefully lots of local Bands will get the chance to showcase their talents.
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Comment #163Ledge
I seen that earlier anarl
Bit of a strange one
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Comment #164JT
It looks mint like mate. Be bouncing on match days and a good blog meeting point possibly in the future
check the toastie
Aug 8, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Comment #165Big Dan Burn needs to be at early doors covering for Botman. Still think Kelly might get starting left back if he stays fit. Eddie likes him and is more physical than Hall on that back post. Hall maybe a utility player all year but think the kid might spend a bit of time on bench.
Wonder of Eddie thinks Barnes left and Gordon Right. It does make us stronger as a team.
The Ledge
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Comment #166I wouldn’t put Gordon on the right just to have Barnes starting .
Gordon is at his most dangerous off the left and I wouldn’t be jeopardise that by playing him on the right to accommodate Barnes .
I’d start Murphy on the right until we sign someone better and use Barnes as an impact sub/Rotation .
JaveaToon
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Comment #167Check…Completely agree. Was saying to a mate yesterday that if we can keep Willock, Barnes, Botman, Pope and Joelinton fit for the most part then we’ll be rocking it. Add to that Tonali, Kelly, hopefully a new rcb and rw Osula, and praying Wilson stays fit for a few games, what’s not to look forward too. Can’t wait for the season to ko.
JaveaToon
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Comment #168Mund…The perfect Blog meeting place, especially as it was a car park. Does it have a dartboard too? 😆
IrishRob
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Comment #169Will Osula comes off like a Howe signing, he’s made it clear him and Mad dog were the only ones who knew about him.
It will be interesting to see how he gets on, and will give us an indication as to whether Howe is up to the task of selecting potential transfers.
Kelly is clearly another Howe signing, I’ll be watching these two closely nect season..
It might tell us who should be left to do what.
lesh
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Comment #170Fenham
#146 and you refer to the troll’s alts?
You, being an expert on using alts, pray tell us how many you’ve used in here and how many times you’ve been suspended
IrishRob
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Comment #171Can’t see Kelly getting in over Burn personally. From the little I’ve seen of Kelly play for us at cb he doesn’t look quite as good ad burn does in that same position.
Very decent player, but honestly I think Burn looked more assured when he replaced him.
The Ledge
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Comment #172Tonali is the player I am most looking forward to watching this season.
I think he is going to have a big season .
The ban will have helped him settle and learn what Eddie wants from him and grow mentally as well .
All the baggage he was carrying for years with his addiction is hopefully gone .
I think we are going to have a “machine ” as Tino called him on our hands and can’t wait.
IrishRob
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Comment #173Ooh check sorry you said left back. My bad.
Trequartista10
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Comment #174Ciao. One week left. Cannot wait. Very exciting.
lochinvar
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Comment #175Chris
Great to have you onboard. Welcome.
Osula looks like a great physical presence and he’ll more than pose a threat to defenders. He’s so enthusiastic to be here which the fans will love. Eddie will help him realise his potential
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Comment #176Guys, thanks for the pre-debate support.
I’ll do my best to win it.
Off now to tune my voice in 🙂
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Comment #177As much as we’d all like a RW upgrade, it won’t happen unless Miggy is sold. No way will we have 3 RW in the squad. Guehi could be the one marquee signing. Our squad will still be significantly stronger given the ban and injuries last season.
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Comment #178Whoop whoop whoop. The gawd have smiled on me, justice, sweet victory, something I worked for all my life, I thank you all for making this happen for me 😀
https://www.nufcblog.com/2024/06/13/dr-edward-s-harrison-1944-2024/comment-page-250/#comments
check the toastie
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Comment #179No worries Rob.
Just think with Barnes and Gordon on the pitch with isak it basically guarantees us goals from all areas.
Add in Big Joe, Tonali and Bruno and holy shit, we are giving some team a proper walloping.
Murphy is great in home games against lesser opposition mind, great at pressing and is proper at it at St james. Tino and Hall/Kelly offer more in terms of running power from full back than Tripps and Burn.
We have a proper smart team now. If Pep would only retire or be replaced with Brucey i would fancy us to go for the title.
check the toastie
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Comment #180Remember last year before injuries and fatigue ravished the squad.
Villa walloped, then 8 put into Sheff Utd away. We looked like we were gunna smash up Europe.. anyone remember PSG, with Miggy and Sean in the team.
Its the passion our lads have for the shirt and city that will make us do special things this season. Hopefully Bruno has his minutes managed and can carry us right thru to the end games when we lift the prem trophy.
check the toastie
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Comment #181Think this team would beat Keegans yer know. Maybe…
Jessie
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Comment #182Congrats, Raj. LOL
When I went in and approved some pending comments from first-time posters, it jostled the numbers a bit on that article.
Sorry to whoever had the 10,000th post before that. 🙁
Essex Geordie Bill
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Comment #183Check
I fancy us to go for the title anyway! 🙂
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Comment #184Muchas Gracias mi Amiga The Wife 😀
JaveaToon
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Comment #185Congrats jail…always knew it was you 😆
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Comment #186JT,
You little tinker 😀
Mund
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Comment #187Jessie
You’ve just threw a grenade 😆 😉
Oh and before I forget did you see Alice in Borderlands has been renewed for a S3…?
Raj of Hailsley
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Comment #188Foo#s sake, I’m 52 years and the best thing that has happened to me today is getting reinstated as 10K champion 😀
WordPress can’t express my joy 😀
Jessie
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Comment #189Hi Mund,
I didn’t realize that! Very cool. I enjoyed that series. 🙂
Wor B
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Comment #190Jail
Almost as good as having your own bar in The Stack.
🙂
check the toastie
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Comment #191Regan will always be the 10000 champ to me. Justly deserved an all
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Comment #192Jail
The thing is toy conceded to Regan last night. It’s a bit like playing golf and giving your playing partner a short put to win or half the hole. Once done can’t be rescinded!
There’s always next time!
onmeedsun
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Comment #193Toy, you
JaveaToon
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Comment #194Who’s Bar? Wor Bar,!… who’s effin bar? Wor effin bar! 😀
Regan
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Comment #195Underhand tactics going on here..
😆
Bills Son Is Back
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Comment #196WRONG DEBATE LINK
This is the right one…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmcLlC-w3-E
Regan
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Comment #197Bills..
I’m up early tomorrow so won’t be able to watch tonight..
Good luck with the debate..
The blog is urging you on..
cyprus
Aug 8, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Comment #198So that clarifies the 10 k thing Jes, was wondering what that was all about. I say give them both a gold medal.*
* FYI, they ain’t really gold, the Olympics gold medals contain a mere 6 grams of gold, it’s mostly silver. So no biggie.
Davas
Aug 8, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Comment #199Good luck in the debate BSIB
scott
Aug 8, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Comment #200That’s a really loverly gesture from The Wife to doctor the post number so Raj could steal Regan’s 10,000 & make him feel good again! 😉 😀