Will Osula has already given Aston Villa answer on potential Newcastle United exit
Will Osula has not played for Newcastle United since November due to an ankle injury.
Will Osula warned Newcastle United what a potential lack of first-team football could do to his St James’ Park career last summer.
The 22-year-old was an unused substitute as the Magpies lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa. Ironically, Unai Emery’s men have been linked with a potential move for Osula, although firmer interest exits in Germany.
Eintracht Frankfurt came close to agreeing a deadline-day deal last August before PIF pulled the plug at the final hurdle. It is understood that the terms of the switch changed drastically at the closing stages - and Osula stayed put.
Will Osula at Newcastle United in 2025-26
As mentioned, Osula was on the bench at St James’ Park yesterday. This was the first time the forward featured in the matchday squad since November due to an ankle injury.
Until the setback, Osula showed signs of improvement, most notably against Fulham - where his four-minute cameo helped Newcastle secure a stoppage-time victory. But despite the Magpies stuttering towards defeat on Sunday, Eddie Howe never considered bringing him on.
Will Osula comments last summer
At the under-21 Euros - a tournament where Osula impressed with three goals - the striker insisted he needs more playing time. He said: "I just need playing time to show what I can do. It means something to me. I already know and only myself and my father know what I can do. When playing time comes, everyone will see what I can do on the pitch."
Eddie Howe on Will Osula future
Speculation ramped up again regarding Osula’s future at the beginning of the January transfer window. When grilled on a potential exit, Howe told reporters that the forward will not be going anywhere permanently this month.
“There’s no expectation from me that Will will leave,” he said. “The only way we would consider that would be for his development and growth but always with a view to come back to us.
“He is injured at the moment so our priority is to get him back fit. We are hopeful he will be back towards the end of the month. He has been frustrated because he was in a good place prior to his injury. As always, there will be a decision taken on each player when the time comes.”