Sheffield United forward William Osula, has reportedly arrived on Tyneside ahead of an eight-figure switch to Premier League giants Newcastle United.
There has been some uncertainty as to the future of the forward after a proposed deal threatened to collapse due to a dispute within the ownership situation at the Championship side.
Osula Set For Exit
Danish U21 international William Osula was signed onto Sheffield United’s books six years ago in 2018, later turning professional in June of 2021.
Osula struggled for game time following his deal, only experiencing 69 Championship minutes before being sent out on loan to League One side, Derby County, in the summer of 2022.
Derby did give Osula an opportunity, but the Dane failed to nail down a regular starting spot due to his disappointing goal return of just two goals in his twenty appearances in all competitions for the Rams.
Osula, who has just turned 21, did grab his first goals in red and white last season in the FA Cup, scoring twice against Gillingham and once against Brighton.
The striker couldn’t carry such form into the Premier League though as Sheffield United were relegated, finishing rock bottom.
Newcastle have agreed a £10m deal for Osula
A lack of goalscoring prowess hasn’t hampered Newcastle United’s desire to sign the young striker however, with The Magpies agreeing a £10 million deal, plus a potential further £5 million in add-ons.
The Times has reported that Newcastle’s pursuit of Osula has been driven by newly installed sporting director, Paul Mitchell, who believes the Dane is ideal for Eddie Howe’s side and has the potential to become United’s first-choice striker in years to come.
It appears as though Osula won’t be the end of Newcastle’s summer spending however with Sky Sports reporting that Eddie Howe’s side are still looking to make further additions before the conclusion of the summer transfer window.
Osula is currently undergoing a medical at Newcastle
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Osula’s switch with a tweet stating that the 21-year-old striker has arrived at Newcastle for a medical to complete his seemingly imminent move to the Premier League side.
Romano confirmed that the deal is indeed worth up to £15 million, with £10 million being a guaranteed fee.
Alan Nixon (paywall) suggested on the 4th of August that some of the money pocketed from the sale of Osula would be utilised in a deal to sign Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper, Michael Cooper, as The Blades look to replace Wes Foderingham who left the club earlier this summer in order to complete a move to West Ham United.