Osula: Newcastle United make transfer decision on Super Eagles target

Newcastle United have taken a firm stance on the future of Super Eagles target William Osula ahead of the summer transfer window, Afrik-Foot reports.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with the Magpies, in which he emerged as the club’s first-choice centre-forward under manager Eddie Howe.

Osula joined Newcastle United in 2024 from Sheffield United and initially struggled for playing minutes due to the intense competition for places in the squad. However, the departure of Alexander Isak in a British-record £125 million move to Liverpool last summer created an opening in attack, although the young striker had to remain patient before becoming a regular starter.

The Denmark-born forward made his second Premier League start of the season in April, but a run of five goals from that period until the end of the season saw him finish the campaign with nine goals across all competitions. 

Despite his impressive goalscoring form, it proved to be a difficult season overall for Newcastle, who finished 12th in the league table and also suffered disappointing exits from cup competitions.

Newcastle United rule out William Osula departure

Super Eagles target William Osula was close to leaving Newcastle United last summer after the arrivals of German striker Nick Woltemade in a club-record £69 million deal and Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55 million. 

However, a move away from St James’ Park eventually failed to materialize, and the struggles of Newcastle’s new signings opened the door for him to force his way back into the team and establish himself during the final months of the season.

According to CaughtOffside, Newcastle United have no intention of allowing Osula to leave this summer, as the club now view him as an important part of their long-term project ahead of a major rebuild for next season.

The 22-year-old has continued to attract interest from several clubs, with Aston Villa among the sides reportedly monitoring his situation as Unai Emery looks to reinforce his attacking options.

However, Newcastle are unwilling to sanction his departure following the promise he showed this season. While they are expected to return to the transfer market for reinforcements in the summer, the Denmark-born forward is seen as a major part of their future plans.

With his club future now settled, Osula’s attention will now turn to his international future, with Nigeria still waiting for a decision after the NFF made contact with his representatives in April over a possible switch of allegiance from Denmark.