Eddie Howe looks set to make changes to his Newcastle United squad in January.
There is a lot of talk about incomings, especially because of Newcastle United’s injury crisis at the back.
Newcastle United want to sign a full-back in January, with Lewis Hall their only fit option in that department right now.
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There is also a desire to bring in a midfielder, which is why Kees Smit is a Newcastle United target heading into 2026.
But there could also be outgoings in January, with Will Osula feeling like the most probable departure.
Newcastle United’s Will Osula decision could be ‘imminent’
While Newcastle United fans have not seen Osula since the beginning of November due to an ankle injury, his future has remained a hot topic of debate.
It has been reported that Osula is likely to leave Newcastle United in January, and now a further update on his future has emerged.
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According to the Chronicle, a decision on what is going to happen with Osula in January could be ‘imminent’.
They report that the 22-year-old’s representatives are looking to find him a club where he will play regular first-team football, with the Chronicle adding that Osula and Eddie Howe have not always seen ‘eye to eye’ when it comes to his playing time.
The forward has 14 appearances this season, scoring three times.
Newcastle United in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Will Osula
The summer saw Osula almost join Eintracht Frankfurt, only for PIF to pull the plug late in the day.
The decision was made to keep Osula at St James’ Park, but interest from Eintracht Frankfurt has not gone away.
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The Bundesliga feels like his most likely destination in January, with Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg claiming on X on Monday that talks between Newcastle United and the German club are continuing.
Plettenburg has stated that Osula wants to join Frankfurt, as the two sides discuss a loan deal with an option to buy.
Newcastle United will be looking to make a sizeable profit, having bought Osula for £10million in 2024.
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