SHOCKING BETRAYAL: Newcastle Star DUMPS Magpies After Secretly Signing MASSIVE Five-Year Deal Elsewhere – January Exit BOMBSHELL You Won’t Believe!

Will Osula could still be on the move away from Newcastle United when the January transfer window opens, with uncertainty continuing to surround his long-term future at St James’ Park.

The 22-year-old striker came close to leaving the club on deadline day last summer after attracting concrete interest from both Aston Villa and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Villa were initially at the front of the queue, but Unai Emery’s side were ultimately unable to progress with a deal due to restrictions imposed by UEFA’s financial regulations.

That opened the door for Frankfurt, who moved quickly and were reportedly prepared to pay £30 million for the Danish forward.

However, the proposed transfer collapsed late on when the Bundesliga outfit shifted their stance, pushing instead for a season-long loan with an option to buy rather than a permanent deal.

Newcastle were unwilling to accept those terms, and the move was shelved. In hindsight, that decision proved timely for Eddie Howe’s side.

Just a week later, Newcastle suffered a major blow when Yoane Wissa, a £55 million signing in the summer, sustained a posterior cruciate ligament injury while away on international duty with DR Congo.

With Wissa sidelined, Osula was suddenly required to play a more prominent role, despite struggling with an ankle issue of his own.

Osula fought through the problem to provide support for club-record £69 million signing Nick Woltemade, but his injury eventually worsened, ruling him out of action.

The striker has since missed the last 12 matches, limiting his ability to build momentum during a crucial stage of the campaign.

Speaking about how close Osula came to departing in the summer, Howe admitted the situation was finely balanced.

The Newcastle boss revealed the club were open to a loan move, believing regular minutes elsewhere could have accelerated the striker’s development.

Howe stressed that Osula had already shown significant commitment by accepting limited match involvement last season in exchange for intensive training and development work.

That approach, according to Howe, paid dividends. Osula spent considerable time working closely with Graeme Jones, analysing performances and refining different aspects of his game on the training ground.

The plan was for the next step of his progression to involve consistent first-team football, particularly after Newcastle strengthened their attacking options.

Ultimately, the deal did not materialise, and Howe admitted the club were relieved given Wissa’s subsequent injury.

He reaffirmed Newcastle’s belief in Osula’s ability, highlighting his pace, athleticism and growing maturity.

Howe also noted that Osula’s attitude in training has helped him develop a stronger understanding of in-game situations, making him appear increasingly well-rounded when he does feature.

Despite that faith, Osula’s future remains uncertain. He is targeting a return from injury in January, but that comeback may come at a new club.

According to Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Osula has already agreed personal terms with Eintracht Frankfurt, with talks ongoing between the two clubs over a potential loan move that includes an option to buy.

At present, Osula is considered Newcastle’s third-choice striker, but the club are aware that another injury to either Wissa or Woltemade would leave them short of attacking depth.

Plettenberg reported on December 22 that the player is keen on the move, has reached an agreement with Frankfurt, and is waiting for the clubs to finalise a deal.

Meanwhile, German outlet Bild has previously claimed Osula has agreed to a five-year contract with Frankfurt, worth around €2.5 million per year, further fuelling speculation that his Newcastle chapter could soon come to an end.