In the transfer market, Newcastle United has accomplished a strategic breakthrough.
Recently, as concerns about how Newcastle United’s offensive unit may seem by the end of the summer window developed, Eddie Howe publicly warned those in high places that replacing Callum Wilson would require spending “an awful lot of money.” Newcastle is finally nearing an agreement to acquire Sheffield United forward William Osula, after weeks of obstacles and disappointments.
The 21-year-old Blades player had a difficult season in the top division last year as Chris Wilder’s team finished last in the Premier League. Osula made 21 appearances without scoring, but after signing a £10 million plus deal, he will now be utilized as a third option.
Even though Osula’s goal record doesn’t seem very promising at first glance, Newcastle has made progress in the transfer market. By taking a chance on an inexperienced young player at a relatively low cost rather than spending a lot of money on a central striking option, Newcastle has made it possible to spend the summer transfer money elsewhere, which is crucial.
The need for a new right winger is becoming more and more apparent, and on Friday afternoon it was reported that Newcastle was preparing a high-profile deal for Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi. More so than acquiring another striker, those two areas should be considered the most critical to reinforce this summer.
Although Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh saved the day by refusing to comply with PSR, there are still unabated worries that a large summer expenditure may spark another panic at the conclusion of the next season. There is no limitless pool of money to spend on Tyneside.
With that in mind, it is reassuring that Newcastle has changed strategy and chosen a young player who will not hesitate to be third choice at St James’ Park, after rumors in June and July about an overpriced deal for Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton. Given Newcastle’s present priorities, that seems like the wise move.
As for Wilson, Howe may well get his wish. At present, interest has cooled on an exit as the player recovers from a fresh injury setback. Wilson, Osula and Alexander Isak as an attacking trio looks, on the surface, looks to be enough for the coming campaign
Howe told reporters in May, “All I’ll say on that, and I’ll stress the term “caution,” is that signing forwards capable of scoring goals in the Premier League would cost you an awful lot of money.
“I need to strike the correct balance between that and exposing ourselves to other opportunities where the funds may need to go. We require a team that can handle the many absences and issues that arise over a season.”
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Regarding the future, the summer will be viewed as a success if Newcastle can close the month with a fresh attacking option on the right side and a new central defender—possibly Guehi—through the door.
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