Newcastle United have made a definitive decision on the future of William Osula, the Denmark-born forward who has been a target for the Super Eagles, ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The Magpies have ruled out any possibility of the 22-year-old leaving the club during the summer transfer window, according to reports from CaughtOffside.
Osula's Breakthrough Season at Newcastle
William Osula enjoyed a remarkable campaign with Newcastle United, establishing himself as the first-choice centre-forward under manager Eddie Howe. The forward, who joined the Magpies from Sheffield United in the 2024/25 season, initially struggled for playing time due to intense competition. However, following the departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool in a British-record £125 million deal last summer, Osula seized his opportunity.
He made his second Premier League start of the season in April and went on a scoring run, netting five goals from that period until the end of the campaign. Overall, he finished the season with nine goals across all competitions. One of his standout moments was a 90-minute goal against Manchester United, which earned him the Premier League Goal of the Season award.
Interest from Other Clubs
Osula's impressive form attracted interest from several English clubs, with Aston Villa among those monitoring his situation. Spanish coach Unai Emery was reportedly looking to reinforce his attacking options ahead of European competition next season. However, Newcastle United have made it clear that Osula is part of their long-term project and will not be sold.
Newcastle's Rebuild and Osula's Role
The decision to keep Osula comes amid a major rebuild at Newcastle United. Last summer, the club signed German striker Nick Woltemade in a club-record £69 million deal and Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55 million. However, these new signings failed to impress, opening the door for Osula to force his way back into the team. Despite his goalscoring form, Newcastle had a difficult season, finishing 12th in the league table and suffering disappointing exits from cup competitions, according to Sofascore.
Super Eagles Potential
Nigerian sports journalist Olalekan Kilajolu believes that Osula has a strong chance of breaking into the Super Eagles squad if he maintains his current level of performance. In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Kilajolu stated that the Newcastle forward could also play a key role for Nigeria at the 2030 FIFA World Cup. He said: "I am happy with the performance of Osula, and I believe that he is going to have more playing time. Some of our players will not be active in the next four years due to age, as they are in their prime."
Previous Transfer Speculation
Osula was close to leaving Newcastle United last summer after the arrivals of Woltemade and Wissa. However, the move failed to materialise, and he took advantage of the situation to establish himself in the team during the final months of the season. Now, Newcastle have confirmed that he will remain at the club for the upcoming season.
