Newcastle United fans will love what has been said about their incoming striker William Osula.
The Tyneside outfit are closing in on their fifth signing of the summer with a deal agreed for the 21-year-old forward.
Fabrizio Romano reported that William Osula arrived in Newcastle on Monday morning to undergo a medical before completing a deal that could rise to £15million.
Eddie Howe has already added Lewis Hall, Odysseas Vlachodimos, John Ruddy and Lloyd Kelly to his squad, but Osula addresses their need for extra depth up front.
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Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson shared the striker spot last season, but Wilson’s injury record often left Newcastle thin.
Osula arrives as a young and exciting option for Howe next season, and he has certainly received high praise from his time at Sheffield United.
Who is William Osula?
Osula might not be the high-profile striker that some Newcastle United fans were hoping would arrive this summer, but there are plenty of reasons for supporters to be excited.
He was an option off the bench for the Blades in the Premier League last season, but as a starter in the FA Cup he netted three times in two matches.
He was admired by ex-manager Paul Heckingbottom, who said “Will has had three really frustrating years with growth-related injuries and illnesses and things like that. He has missed so much football, but we really like him and think he’s a fantastic young talent.
“If someone gets on the ball with the chance to play Will in, or play forward, Will’s body language is so aggressive. He comes alive, he’s alert.
Osula also received high praise from Chris Wilder in pre-season after starting from the left wing against York City.
“I thought Will Osula was outstanding off the left,” said Wilder. “He possibly could have had a hat-trick, but it was a great finish from him for the goal.”
One for the future
Isak has proved that he is one of the best forwards in the Premier League, so Newcastle did not need to splash the cash on a ready-made striker this summer.
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Instead, Howe and Newcastle have snapped up an exciting youngster who can push Isak for his place.
Osula is not a finished product but he has shown glimpses of brilliance at Sheffield United and at Newcastle he will look to go up another gear.
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