Newcastle United have already found next Callum Wilson as summer transfer hint dropped
Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall played a key role in the signing of Will Osula from Sheffield United last summer.
Newcastle paid an initial £10million for the forward, who Tindall worked with previously at Sheffield United.
But since his arrival on Tyneside, Osula’s first-team opportunities have been limited. The 21-year-old is yet to make his full Premier League debut for Newcastle with his three starts for the club coming in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Osula scored in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Bromley at St James’ Park in January before grabbing two assists in the 3-2 win at Birmingham City in the same competition the following month.
But at Premier League level the Denmark Under-21 international has been limited to cameo appearances off the bench. While he has featured 11 times off the bench this season in the league, he has played just 83 minutes in total.
The return of Callum Wilson from injury has seen Osula drop further down the pecking order behind Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.
Will Osula transfer decision explained
When asked what attracted him and Newcastle to signing Osula, Tindall drew comparisons between the forward and a young Callum Wilson.
Tindall worked with Wilson previously at AFC Bournemouth before reuniting at Newcastle.
“Just the raw pace that he has, reminds me a lot of a young Callum Wilson,” Tindall explained. “He runs in behind extremely well, he’s a goalscorer, great size, great athlete and he’s got a fantastic attitude.
“And obviously when you’re as young as Will, then, you know, you’ve got huge potential.
“Will Osula is developing really, really well here. And like a lot of players that we sign at the football club, certainly young players, the likes of Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, etcetera, they have to be patient.
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