Official Newcastle United announcement – ​​Will Osula signs

Thursday morning bringing the news.

Then the official announcement (also below) confirming that Will Osula has joined NUFC.

As usual, no transfer fee has been made public. However, there have been widespread reports that Sheffield United will receive a transfer fee of £10 million, plus another £5 million in potential future add-ons if the 21-year-old reaches certain milestones.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of striker William Osula from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old made 21 Premier League appearances last season and has also represented Denmark at Under-21 level on five occasions, including this summer when he scored twice against Norway.

Born in Copenhagen, Osula began his youth career in the Danish capital before moving to South Yorkshire and joining Sheffield United’s academy in 2018. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2021 and was loaned to Derby County for the duration of the 2022-23 season.

Capable of playing as a striker or on the wing, Osula now arrives in the Northeast and adds more options to Eddie Howe’s squad for next season.

William Osula said: “I’m really happy to be here. It’s a big club, a great club, so I’m really 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 up.

“It’s here, and I’m so happy to be here.”

Eddie Howe added: “William is a talented young striker with all the attributes to be an exciting player for Newcastle United.

“We have followed his development closely and are delighted to have the opportunity to work with him on this next step in his career.