After a quiet month following the signings of Lloyd Kelly, Lewis Hall, and the two backup keepers, things are expected to pick up at this point, according to the broadcaster.
The departure of Amanda Staveley and the announcement of Paul Mitchell as the club’s new sporting director in lieu of Dan Ashworth have reportedly caused internal changes that have contributed to the delay in signing new players, according to Sky Sports.
According to Keith Downie, who covers Newcastle United for Sky Sports, two significant additions are anticipated if Will Osula is soon revealed as the newest addition.
It has been almost assumed, both before and throughout this transfer window, that the top priority is a new right-sided offensive player. A right-sided central defender who can compete with Fabian Schar the following season and is anticipated to be the long-term first-choice is also expected.
According to Sky Sports, negotiations are still ongoing to sign Malick Thiaw of AC Milan. As a result, the majority of the transfer money is expected to be used on the right side of the attack, with Almiron most likely to depart.
Keith Downie who covers Newcastle United for Sky Sports – 2 August 2024:
“We revealed yesterday that Sheffield United and Newcastle United are in advanced negotiations for Will Osula, the forward and Danish under-21 international. Last season, he participated in many Premier League games for Sheffield United.
Therefore, we anticipate that this player will show up at St. James’ Park in the near future.
Is he a member of the starting squad?
“I certainly think he will train with the first-team and be involved in first-team squads, perhaps on the bench to start with.
“Once he is over the line, he will be another option for Eddie Howe.
“So £10m plus £5m add-ons, I do expect that one to be pushed through fairly quickly.
“I think Newcastle United will get their chequebook out (for more signings).
“Things have been slow for them, part of the problem has been big changes behind the scenes at the club. Amanda Staveley leaving, whilst Paul Mitchell has been brought in as the new Sporting Director.
“It has been a difficult few weeks for them but I do expect them to add more players (as well as Will Osula) before the end of the transfer window.
“I don’t think they will spend hundreds of millions but… I do believe they will bring in a top-class centre-half, they have been holding talks with AC Milan for German international Malick Thiaw.
“Then the key area they want to add in this summer is in the right forward area.
” I reported a couple of weeks ago that they were in talks with a Saudi Pro League club to sell Miguel Almiron, I think that still is the case and Almiron could go.
“I expect Newcastle United to put the crux of their summer budget into that right attacking area and spend a fair chunk of money.
“I’m frequently asked how much Newcastle United needs to spend this summer; I believe it to be more than £50 million but not quite £100 million. I believe those additions to the roster will complement Will Osula’s entrance.