Newcastle are set to announce an “urgent” £15m move for the striker as treatment continues

Newcastle United's transfer window looks set to finally come to an end, with their deal to sign Eddie Howe's attacking team now coming to an end.

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The Magpies endured a poor summer, bringing in the likes of John Ruddy, Lloyd Kelly and Odysseas Vlachodimos in deals that wouldn't steal the headlines. And it seemed for a long time that that would be the story of their summer, perhaps limited by PSR, and left hoping to hold on to their famous players. However, with the transfer window just a few weeks away, that narrative has changed.

Recent reports have revealed that Newcastle's summer is far from over. Those at St James' Park have been thrust forward and focused on the race to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, agreeing personal terms with the defender, in a move that will undoubtedly see the Magpies regain ground. The England international has been one of the standout players at Euro 2024 and looks set for a bigger move than ever.

At that time, those on Tyneside closed by announcing the arrival before the defender of the Palace. According to a Sky Sports report, Newcastle will announce that they have signed William Osula in the coming hours as he has started treatment. The Sheffield United striker is reportedly set to complete a move worth £10m plus £5m in add-ons.

At just 21, Osula is undoubtedly the future and a player who could step into Callum Wilson's role in the near future to provide backup to Alexander Isak going forward. As the Premier League campaign approaches, he will be hoping to work his way right into Howe's plans to turn that £10m deal into real money.

“Fast” Osula is not a finished product

Spending around £15m after add-ons, Newcastle are betting on Howe's ability to turn a young player with plenty of potential into an impact player for his Newcastle side. The former Bournemouth manager has already helped turn Anthony Gordon into the star he undoubtedly is and is likely to have the same effect on Osula.

The 21-year-old was starved of significant opportunities at Sheffield United last season, but his profile is one to be admired and perhaps the reason for a move this summer, with Scouted Football describing Osula as “quick” and “direct”. ” despite his 6 foot 4 stature.

Starting nine Premier League games last season, Osula's game time may not improve at Newcastle, given the tough competition for places, but the environment should be very healthy for the player to thrive if given the chance. In a team that finds itself better than the one managed by Sheffield United last season, the 21-year-old should have a good chance to develop as a striker.