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Newcastle United sign 'talented young forward' from Sheffield United

Philip Marsh
Newcastle United sign 'talented young forward' from Sheffield United(C)Getty Images
The Magpies have a new striker.

Newcastle United have signed Sheffield United striker William Osula for an undisclosed fee ahead of the start of the new Premier League season.

The 21-year-old made over 20 appearances in the Premier League for the Blades last season, but failed to score in any of those games.

Osula, who also has experience playing out wide, will be available for Newcastle's Premier League opener against Southampton on August 17.

"I'm very happy to be here. It's a big club, a great club, so I'm very happy for the opportunity to join Newcastle United," Osula told the club's official media.

"It's a great opportunity, and as soon as I heard about Newcastle's interest, I knew I had to take the chance to join this club if it came.

"It has come, and I'm really happy to be here."

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe described Osula as "a talented young forward", who will now compete with Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson for minutes up front.

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