Newcastle to decide on Osula loan in January amid Wissa fitness

Newcastle United could allow 22 year old forward William Osula to leave in the January transfer window, but any decision is likely to hinge on the fitness of the club's senior striking options, people close to the matter said. Eintracht Frankfurt and other European clubs have shown interest in the Denmark Under 21 international, who has struggled for regular minutes since joining Newcastle last summer.

Osula has made only two starts and accumulated roughly 284 Premier League minutes this season. A late loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt collapsed on deadline day, leaving him on the fringes as Newcastle reinforced their attack with summer signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa. Wissa has not yet played for the club while recovering from a knee injury and is expected to return by the November international break, according to club timelines. Manager Eddie Howe also has Anthony Gordon as a versatile attacking option.

The club’s stance, as outlined by a club insider on a recent podcast, is pragmatic: "Right now Newcastle need him Osula because Yoane Wissa is out injured," the commentator said. "A lot will depend on the fitness of Wissa and what Newcastle decide to do with Willy Osula...