William Osula open to Newcastle United exit as Eintracht Frankfurt return

William Osula’s future at Newcastle United is back under scrutiny, with fresh reports from Germany claiming the striker is open to a January move amid renewed interest from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The 22-year-old has struggled for regular first-team opportunities this season and now appears to be edging closer to a potential winter departure, as Newcastle weigh up their options ahead of the transfer window.

According to reports in Germany, Newcastle United have held new discussions with Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible deal.

Frankfurt attempted to sign Osula on loan during the summer window, but negotiations collapsed when the Bundesliga side refused to include an obligation to buy. That proved decisive, with Newcastle — backed by PIF — ultimately pulling the plug on the move.

Now, with January approaching, Frankfurt have returned to the table. German reports suggest Osula is “open” to the switch, although his representatives declined to comment when contacted by Chronicle Live earlier this week.

Osula’s priority remains clear: first-team football. The Denmark Under-21 international has found opportunities limited under Eddie Howe, and sources suggest the striker has not always seen eye to eye with the Newcastle boss over selection.

That frustration was visible earlier in the campaign, most notably through Osula’s pointed “look at me” celebration after scoring against Liverpool in August — a moment widely interpreted as a message to the coaching staff.

An ankle injury sustained in November has since stalled his momentum. Osula has not featured since and has missed 16 matches in all competitions, further complicating his push for regular involvement.

As reported previously by Football Place, Osula is among a group of Newcastle players who could move on in January if the right offers arrive.

Newcastle signed the striker from Sheffield United for £10 million two years ago, and his valuation has risen significantly. A fee of around £21 million has been mooted, with Bayer Leverkusen also having monitored his situation closely.

Such a deal would allow Newcastle to potentially double their investment — a tempting prospect as they continue to balance squad depth, finances and long-term planning.

With interest building again and the player keen to play regularly, a decision on Osula’s future may now be imminent.

January is shaping up to be pivotal for both player and club. Newcastle must decide whether Osula’s long-term potential outweighs the financial upside of a sale, particularly with fitness concerns lingering after his ankle injury.

For Osula, the priority will be clarity. A move to Germany could offer the regular football he craves, while Newcastle may prefer a permanent deal rather than another loan — ensuring funds are available for reinvestment later in the window.

Should Newcastle cash in now — or give Osula one final chance to establish himself?