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William Osula joined Newcastle United from Sheffield United in the summer of 2024 Manager Eddie Howe says it was a "relief" that forward William Osula did not leave Newcastle United on transfer deadline day because he now looks like the "complete package". The 22-year-old was close to joining Eintracht Frankfurt last month, only for the move to fall through. Osula has since gone on to make an impact for Newcastle in the Premier League, Carabao Cup and Champions League, and played a key role in Bruno Guimaraes' 90th-minute winner against Fulham on Saturday. Although record signing Nick Woltemade remains first-choice striker, Osula's contributions have been welcomed by Howe after Yoane Wissa suffered a knee injury while on international duty with DR Congo. "The next step was for Will to try and play regularly, so that was the aim [with the Frankfurt move], especially with us bringing two strikers in, " Howe said. "Obviously, it didn't happen - and much to our relief it didn't because Yoane picked up an injury and Will is vitally important. "We believe in his talents. He's got speed. You could see that when he came on the pitch the other day. "He's quick, athletic but, through his continued attitude to training, he's got a better know-how and nous in terms of how to manage game situations. "He's benefited from that and coming on the pitch looking like the complete package. " Osula came on in the 86th minute against Fulham and set up Guimaraes' winner after Bernd Leno parried his shot into the path of the Newcastle captain. This video can not be played Guimaraes fires home late winner as Newcastle beat Fulham Osula has been nursing an ankle injury, which has limited his ability to do finishing drills in training, but Howe said "helping the team is his big wish". "The Will I know is that great personality with a real zest for life, " he said. "He's always laughing and joking. He's popular in dressing room. He's certainly got very close friendships. "What's changed probably more this year than the last is he's very serious about his work. "When it's work time, he puts on a different face and is very serious about his development and his game, which has been a positive, slight change. " Latest Newcastle news, analysis and fan views Get Newcastle news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Dodgers outlast Blue Jays in World Series epic I'm just keeping Celtic seat warm - O'Neill Celtic manager latest - who should succeed Brendan Rodgers? Revisit Patricia Routledge's classic 1990s sitcom Did a biscuit really break up The Beatles? Your first look at an epic race across Central America Celebrate the sensationally strong women who conquered rock How irretrievable breakdown led to savage separation for Rodgers & Celtic X-factor stars who might make England world-beaters 'Without 2002-03 there was no chance of 2005' - Vaughan's road to Ashes glory In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Does Piastri think Mc Laren may be favouring Norris over him? F1 Q&A Sunderland fans in 'dreamworld' led by 'nice guy' Le Bris Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win How to beat the unbeatable - can anybody stop Australia? Jets' game winner headlines NFL plays of the week. Video Jets' game winner headlines NFL plays of the week Can Hearts make impossible possible by winning Premiership? Real Madrid impress but Vinicius tension grows - Clasico talking points What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? 914 miles, 185 fans - doing English football's longest away day Vote for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.